Prince Talon is but eighteen years old, and has been cast into the role of the boy who is to become king. His father died unexpectedly leaving Talon and his sister to fend for themselves. With only the help of the wizard DeMarest who has kept Talon under his control since he was a child, now with his father gone, DeMarest thinks he can rule over the kingdom and marry Princess Genya.
DeMarest tells Talon that his fourth cousin Baron Phillip is coming with over one thousand men to kill him and take over the kingdom. Talon has no idea what to do or who he can trust...