Two decades have passed since the Third War died down. The people won, but at what cost? It would seem that those past horrors have long been forgotten. But “peaceful” time preserves them no less... Far in the west, Kyler Dors, an old warrior, sets out on the road. He will have to get to the capital of the Theocracy, Theorn. But an unfortunate combination of circumstances forces him to take a road that cannot be called anything other than deadly... In the empire, the struggle for the empty throne continues. Second Prince Cragen finally takes decisive steps towards bringing his dream closer, but opponents who have secured the support of the syndicate and alliance are also not asleep. More and more heroes appear on the chessboard, but are they all heroes? Meanwhile, an ancient prophecy has come true, the threat hanging over everyone is getting closer and closer...