Sir Jerric William is a commander in the Emperor's army and trainer of the Emperor's personal guards. When suspicious trouble arises on the edges of the Clarkadian-Andrayan border, he is transferred and ordered to train a new regiment for the army. Something about the orders doesn't sit right and he begins an investigation with fellow commander Caliet Berrat. What they find shocks them and they are forced to choose between their loyalty to the Emperor and their quest for truth. Alliances are made, loyalties tested and battles fought.