As book two opens, Aidan is living in the court of King Darrow.
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Darrow sends him on an imposible adventure to the recesses of Feechiefen Swamp, thinKing he is sending Aidan to his death.
Concerned about his king\'s spiral into ever-darker moods, Aidan asks what he can do to help.
But King Darrow\'s suspicion is growing and his insecurity causes him to hate the young man who saved his kingdom.
He has become best friends with Darrow\'s son Steren, and he enjoys great favor among the courtiers.
As book two opens, Aidan is living in the court of King Darrow