The system of counterweights built by the great Emperor Michael collapsed into oblivion due to the fault of short-sighted descendants. For many years, the clans of the Russian Empire accumulated strength, built alliances, and stewed in a cauldron of intrigue, all just to push each other along the road to the pinnacle of power. Until a new problem has appeared. The return of the princely class is a challenge to the entire clan system, which cannot go unanswered. There is blood and death ahead, but for Prince Kholmsky nothing is impossible. It is difficult to frighten a necromancer by the number of enemies...