Synopsis: Daughter of magic - Return to the universe of the Drinker of Souls trilogy in a magical novel that explores a whole new domain in an enchanted world where rival gods vie for mastery by manipulating both the forces of nature and their own devoted mortal worshipers. Kidnapped by the mightiest of goddesses, young Faan finds herself left in the care of guardians in a city far from her former island home, a city which in the not too distant future will become the focal point of a terrifying confrontation between goddess and god. As one of the chosen of the goddess, Faan herself my be destined to play a key role in the defense of all she holds dear. But before she can stand against the goddess' enemies, she must first learn to master herself and her unique talents. Yet even as she takes her first steps down the pathway to power, others are marshaling the god's followers for a devastating strike at the very heart of the city... (from the back cover of the DAW Books first edition)