In the previous book Owen, the Dark Totem, was victorious over the hobgoblin attack. This volume revolves around an even more powerful threat; his old clan and the players themselves. Given the time differential of Neo the Dark Totem has made huge strides in developing and expanding his hamlet, Goblin Gorge, into a village. He has also been working diligently on his skills, improving them and reaching new levels. In the meantime, the forces against him have not been sitting idly by. The leader of his old clan wants the treasures denied him by Owen not being able to log out. That is the impetus behind the calamity soon to befall Goblin Gorge. The characters are wonderful, the story imaginative and compelling. The second wave battle in the Dark Temple was awesome! I eagerly look forward to the next volume.