In a world where Power is a blessing and a curse, bringing Enlightenment or Madness. Where gods live and an ancient race ripped the world apart in a bloody conflict.
Beauden, a kingdom ripped apart by fifty years of civil war.
In Paedgerdon City, Lord Maximus Brookwood watches as King Alaric Paedgerdon rules over an uneasy peace. Observes as Alaric plays with the people under his rule. Waits for his chance to strike and free the rightful king, Max's cousin, Richard.
Kallistrate, and Empire ruled in secret by a child.
Charlotte, Heir Apparent and daughter to the Empress, watches as her mother succumbs to the Madness, a malady affecting those with Power and those with the Myriad especially. She struggles to maintain the illusion of control before the Senate and the Guides discover the truth and come for the Empress.
King Richard Paedgerdon, a prisoner for six years. Beaten and tortured by his Uncle Alaric and his men. Richard promises in the dark, lonely hours to take everything his uncle has and destroy him utterly.