Ignat Sirota and his team chose not the best time to accompany the merchant caravan. The raid threatens to drag on for a long time due to the brewing rebellion of the river barons. But behind their backs are hiding much more dangerous and powerful forces. A magical artifact may fall into the hands of the conspirators, with the help of which they dream of restoring the ancient dynasty of kings in Darcia. The main character is drawn into a dangerous game, where each side has its own interests. How to behave when caught between the millstones of political intrigue?