The Age of Darkness arrives as the evil Dark Queen and her husband fi nally rule over Earth and all four realms that surround it. Humanity is learning why she is called the Dark Queen. People are dying by the thousands, all for her pleasure. Meanwhile, the few humans and Realm Knights left to oppose her are scattered in the ruins of what was once New York City. But the Queen will not rest until they are all dead or enslaved. And she has just the new weapon to aid her in her quest… the Child of Darkness.