Els Tage, a former Dringeri spy, has become so accustomed to the image of the commander-in-chief of the patriarchal army, Piper Hecht, that he is no longer sure who he is and on whose side he is fighting. Meanwhile, attempts on his life do not stop. There is restlessness in the west and east: intrigues are woven, patriarchs are replaced, warriors go on more and more sacred campaigns. The night does not sleep, someone is trying to resurrect the ancient gods. And it is not at all clear what role the mysterious Lord of the Silent Kingdom plays in all these ominous events.