A mysterious and powerful woman claiming to be the living incarnation of the Creator makes shocking accusations against Richard. Now, the Seeker stands in judgment before this self-proclaimed deity, and Kahlan, Cara and Zedd are his only defense. Their one chance to save Richard means unraveling the mystery of this woman's identity, a puzzle which ultimately becomes a matter of life and death for the Seeker. Meanwhile, when Darken Rahl learns that a woman claiming to be the Creator has appeared on earth, he devises his own deadly plan to destroy her.