One night, a ship with two people on board sails across the dark sea to the deserted coast. Their goal is murder. They were hired to change the balance of power in this world. And if the plan comes true, the consequences of the death of one person will affect the fate of entire empires. Nadia was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery for years, which hardened her into an instrument of revenge. Raphel is a merchant who was expelled from his home long ago and has since been wandering in search of a new one. These two met on the very ship that now extinguishes the lanterns in the dark sea. And they are destined to weave the threads of their destinies into the epic tapestry of great events that will define their time...