‘A war has begun.’ Paran fought back a sudden shiver. ‘A war? Involving the Houses of the Azath?’ ‘No entity will be spared, mortal. Not the Houses, not the gods. Not you, human, nor a single one of your short-lived, insignificant comrades.’ Paran grimaced. ‘I’ve enough wars to deal with as it is, Raest.’ ‘They are all one.’