After being abandoned and betrayed by it's arcane protectors, the White Watchers, the kingdom of Kyreel is in turmoil. Opportunists close in from all directions, hoping to seize control over the now defenseless seat of power. But while kings wage war in the light, hidden forces move in the darkness. Luther, who hunts the White Watchers in the name of revenge, quickly finds himself wrapped up in both worlds as he struggles to unravel the mystery of the great betrayal.