After the sudden and mysterious death of a young ruler, hard times begin in the Light Seas - a time of unrest, wars and pirate robbery. The power in the Archipelagos is slowly being taken over by the descendants of an ancient dynasty, whose coat of arms – a poisonous green-eyed snake – speaks for itself. The main throne of the Light Sea is still vacant, and a triumvirate of Advisors must take it. But when the Advisors are seventeen years old, and many people need their lives, then who knows how it will end. Is it possible that strong friends can be found against strong and cunning enemies, especially where you don’t expect them at all...