Another war has ended, but the inhabitants of the Kingdom of the Islands can only dream of peace. Midkemia lies in smoking ruins, and new enemies are already encroaching on its territory. Part of the land was captured by the troops of the Empire of the Great Kesh, and the former general of the army of the dark queen is going to found his own state on the ruins of the kingdom. In the battles for the independence of Midkemia, many of its glorious defenders died, but their places are taken by young warriors. Daschel and Jimmy Jason, the grandsons of Duke James of Krondor, are determined to piece together the “pieces of the broken crown” and restore the Kingdom of the Isles to its former glory. No one, however, suspects that behind the enemy is the mad god Nalar, who can only be defeated with the help of magic. The great sorcerer Pag is ready for battle, but is forced to act secretly, because his own life is in danger.