Keon is the son of the Countylord, but do to his illegitimate status he has lived in squalor and disgrace his whole life. He has a plan to change that. Marrok lives a peaceful life in the Midnight Woods, until his Clan is attacked and he is taken prisoner. He'll do anything to regain his freedom. The two tales converge at Fremont Castle, where silk hides steel and blue blood runs cold.