Artyom is a very ordinary guy, nineteen years old. He grew up in a family of princely servants, and his life was determined by the will of the family that his parents served. It was by the will of his family that he ended up in the war, where he was seriously wounded. While Artyom was lying unconscious, a mysterious stranger appeared to him, told him strange things and, before disappearing, bestowed him with strength. In an instant, Artyom had all four energy channels open, which is very rare even for boyars and princes. When he returned home, noble families and intelligence agencies began to take an interest in his abilities. Artyom learns the secret of his origin and finds himself drawn into a tangle of intrigue.