The green, fertile world of people has become a tasty morsel for the warring races of fallen demigods - the Suras and the Asuras. The suras act as protectors of the human race, but in reality they, like those whom they consider demons, are driven by a thirst for power. Morgan, a Sur warrior, saving the daughter of a high-ranking priest from death, accidentally attacks the trail of a third force vying for power. Insidious and multifaceted, this force has subjugated half the world. At her disposal are ancient technologies and magical abilities that Suram never dreamed of. And no one knows anything about her. Virtually alone, Morgan enters a dangerous game. The feelings that flared up for the girl force him to go against the foundations of his people. He loses everything, gaining only himself in return. He passes through the gates of death twice before unraveling the sinister tangle of intrigues woven by the dark genius of power.