[Sequel to The River Rose] Summoned by a mysterious organization known as the Order of the White Bird, Emerald Alembic and his friends travel north to meet their leader. They learn of a plot, concocted by a former member, to destroy the Order and use the Elements of Harmony to cast the world into chaos, and thus prevent the advent of the prophesied Master of Harmony. [Rated teen only for light cursing and violence.]