Al Mualim is dead, but the Order's future remains uncertain. Altair's Brotherhood faces threats from without and within: Mongol attacks, high-ranking betrayals, his and Malik's fragile peace. The real danger, though, is something far older. Altair is seeing ghosts – someone else is trying to raise them. *AltMal, post-AC1 sequel to 'And When the Earth Shall Claim Your Limbs'*

After an attack on their village leaves them orphaned and desperate, Malik and Kadar become Al Mualim's newest pupils. Altair, the master's star novice, is less than thrilled, but all Malik cares about is keeping his little brother safe... -Altair/Malik-