The Way Things Are

After the downfall of the republic, things have changed. Former Senators Sasha, Stripes, and Ashoka, of group 13, have been driven into hiding. The Persians, gone for nearly 10 generations, are back. The star readers are the only remainder of the powers, the ones who banished the Persians the first time.
The Persians are stronger, and more convincing, than ever before, lead by a new leader, Darvin. The Senator turned traitor, has control of groups 3, 7, 9, 10 and 11. And with the way things are, there might not even be hope.