When Drage Helius returns to the watery world of Gevás, the rebel anima have entered full-scale war with his kingdom. Still struggling with the curse Maris placed upon him five years ago, Drage tries to free himself before taking his place as Emperor. Meanwhile, the Lords of the Shadows have found the next Great Servant in the draconic world Sharl Vran, and even Draconis has to return home to face his own dark past. While Draconis and Drage both try to fight to save their nations, Randir and Mali scour Earth for the mythical Black Joker, a powerful entity who could supposedly free them from Y'tal's dark control. As the Darkness rises in the five worlds, the Guardians of Light fight to gain leverage, and the Spirit Swords of legend lie in wait.