It has been over half a century since the destruction of the King of Ghosts. Beside the dwarves of Mithril Hall, Drizzt Do'Urden is haunted by memories. King Bruenor, aged and with a broken heart, searches for the legendary homeland of his ancient ancestors.

As the months turn into years, all that remains for both is one last quest, one final goal: to behold, even for just once, the glory of the lost Golgothrim. But undying forces pour forth from the Thay. The Empire of Nedeiril, armed with incomprehensible magic, ravages Faerûn.

Dark elves under Jarlaxle of Bregan D'aerthe pillage the crumbling Luskan. And Drizzt and Bruenor head towards them - toward the city of Neverwinter and the ancient secrets that awaken within its depths...

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]