A world surprisingly similar to ours... Small kingdoms fight here, free cities flourish, powerful banking houses rule, and sophisticated political and diplomatic intrigues are woven. Here, fate is destined to meet people who will sooner or later change the course of time. Geder is the only heir of a noble family, a bookworm and a philosopher. Again and again they try to make him a pawn in someone else’s dangerous game...Kitrin is an “orphan from a good family” in the care of a banking house. She is being groomed for the role of financial queen, without being privy to family secrets. Marcus is a cynical and tired warrior whose exploits are a thing of the past. A mercenary, ready to go even against the horsemen of the Apocalypse for gold. Now his squad is drawn into an unusual game... The pieces are placed on the board. The game begins. Who will make the knight's move?