The annual Dragon Games are entertainment for nobles and commoners. The dragon lords raced across the sky on their mighty flyers, competed, and showed off the strength of their dragons. No one has ever died or been maimed, despite the intrigues of their rivals. The organizers of the Dragon Games, the Ileyni clan, always monitored the safety of the players. Then what caused the tragedy of the new Games? Perhaps it was the fact that Rictor Ilaine, the last lord of the glorious dynasty, decided to take part in the competition and left the preparations in the hands of the crown bearer himself? Or the prize promised to him - the Coast and the position of royal anitorn if he returns to the lists first? And is it the king’s fault that not all players escaped from the deadly traps that replaced the usual tests?