The future of Ersellis remains uncertain. The winds of war grow steadily. Encouraged by their recent success, the king and queen of Vorostria carry on with their grand ambitions of conquest. Artem patiently executes a cunning strategy while Seralynd battles with her own personal and official conflicts. Meanwhile, Rosamund Red and a contingent of the White Feather Company are trapped in Argentia's Post, trying to endure day by day. Along with the garrison of Citizen Guards, they valiantly defend the castle against a formidable army. Resourceful and defiant, the beleaguered defenders stand their ground in a hopeless situation. As dark times slowly engulf the continent, lucrative opportunities arise. Uneasy friendships and vicious rivalries are born. Those caught in the middle must adapt and overcome-or be swept away by the raging storm.