"After bidding farewell to Majeh and Chung Poong, Dohwa returns to her home to obtain a powerful whip--the Mapyun. But in a startling collection of flashbacks, we discover the tragic reason she disappeared from her clan and the truth behind her return home. Later, we rejoin Majeh and his new companion, Cerberus, as they sail to Raven Ghost Isle. But it is to be a dangerous journey, and what they discover about the island will haunt them for some time to come ..."--Back cover.