The machinations of Gods and sorcerers clash with the will of the Imperial Princess Sophea Tmolon as she crosses the sea to strengthen the Autarch's alliance with the King of Yewland in his hour of need. Now, a great Skraeling army is poised to invade Yewland, driven by a God and his minions and only Sophea Tmolon, King Carliman, and the young kitchen girl Alora stand in their way. Meanwhile, in the East, a plot unfolds among the Hierophant's court...