Worlds collide and trusts are betrayed in the powerful second season finale. Richard, separated from his companions, continues his quest to defeat the Keeper once and for all. With the Stone of Tears in hand, he reaches the Pillars of Creation in an attempt to seal the many rifts opening to the Underworld, but soon comes face-to-face with his greatest enemy. Meanwhile, Kahlan falls under the control of the omnipotent Sister Nicci, who sends the Mother Confessor on a mission of destruction.