The conqueror of innumerable nations has perished, his succession left unclear. The Benterian Empire is thrown into disarray. Amidst this, the young children of the conqueror try to rise from the ashes like a phoenix. Ambitious lords and mercenaries try to claim what they can. Formerly conquered nations rise in rebellion.

Bioseta, firstborn of the conqueror Valtral Avataurn, narrowly escapes capture due to protection by her magic teacher, Perdomnis. But her teacher might not be all he seems. Everyone has ambitions of their own, and he is no exception.

Morality is irrelevant in the face of ambition.