A tyrant rises in the ashes of mighty Tairngare. Bloodthirsty raiders slaughter unwitting villagers in the Midlands. Norther nobles, stripped of their titles, wealth, and livelihood invite retribution through vendetta. Rebellious Southers seek to oust the absentee High King through war.

Crises of faith and cultural identity ravage the Milesian poor and behind all, an unseen threat prepares the board…

Separated by disparate ambitions, Kaer Yin and Una must decide where their loyalties truly lie... and what price they’re willing to pay for what they desire most.