For twelve centuries, the Godshards have dwelt in the mortal realms. They are humans whose souls have merged with fragments of their fallen God. Long have they been the exemplars and heroes of humanity. But times are changing, and the Godshards are being kidnapped by daemons, leaving chaos and turmoil in their wake. Mercenary Lieutenant Leo finds himself front and center in the conspiracy when the Godshard Maga he is tasked with protecting is in their sights. They are forced to travel to the Island City, an ancient and sacred place to all Godshards, in the vain hope he can find a way to save her. He is reluctantly joined by his best friend, Martin; his bitter old flame, Elizabeth; the Shardling, Annabelle; the powerful Godshard, Etheros; and Petro, one of the Benelim. They will need to settle their differences and work together if they stand any chance of saving the Godshards before it is too late.