in his journey to the Eastern Continent of Erna, where he believes the corruption that turned rakh into Soul Eaters originates. Tarrant refuses; he has been badly burned by the sun, and doesn't relish the thought of traveling miles above the earth fae, which cannot be reached through deep water, with the man who has sworn to kill him. But, after a visit from Calesta nearly results in the breaking of an oath he had sworn long ago, the Hunter changes his mind and goes with Damien. Their experiences in the Eastern Continent are documented in the next book, When True Night Falls. Characters Damien Kilcannon Vryce – main protagonist, Knight of King Gannon's Order of the Golden Flame, Companion of the Earth-Star Ascendant, Reverend Father of the Church of the Unification of Human Faith on Erna Ciani – an Adept, loremaster and owner of the Fae Shop Senzei "Zen" Reese – Ciani's assistant. He wants more than anything to be an Adept. Gerald Tarrant – Adept, Hunter, and former Prophet Hesseth – rakh translator who joins the group in seeking the Keeper of Souls Calesta – demon assistant to the Keeper of Souls Keeper of Souls – the adversary Release details 1991, United States, DAW Books , Pub date 1 November 1991, Hardcover reissue 1992, United States, DAW Books , Pub date 1 September 1992, Paperback reissue 2005, United States, DAW Trade , Pub date 6 September 2005, Paperback reprint 1991 American novels American fantasy novels DAW Books books Books with cover art by Michael Whelan