Years after the war in the Woods of Ladia the kingdom is finally at peace under the young king. Yet troublesome news reaches the borders of Anial and Arram decides to leave the safety of the kingdom of the elves to secure peace and prevent the risk of the elves and lifeans entering yet another war. However, Arram soon learns that a war is not all they are risking; he may risk losing everything he holds dear even without a war…