Life is good for Drizzt Do'Urden, better than it ever has been for the beleagured dark elf. His dearest friend, the dwarf Bruenor, has reclaimed his throne, and his adventuring companions, Wulfgar and Catti-brie, are to be wed in the spring. Even the halfling Regis has returned. All the friends are united in the safety and prosperity of Mithril Hall, where streams of silver mithril run deep and dwarven hammers bang out the solemn rhythms of ancient and unending songs. But Drizzt did not achieve this state of peace without leaving poweful enemies in his wake. Lloth, the dreaded Spider Queen diety of the evil dark elves, counts herself among them and has vowed to end the drow's days of pleasant security.

Drizzt Do'Urden, hero of the "Dark Elf" trilogy, finds the peace and prosperity of Mithril Hall shattered when his old enemies arrive to exact their revenge.