The last Ilandu War ended over a century ago.Yet the Diot Republic still fights to regain its former glory. Its obstacles are many, its resources few.In this dark age, an Ilandu cult has risen. They are promised power. They are promised control. They are promised the secrets of the Blessed.Who shall rescue the fragile Diot when even the far-seeing Synod of the Hantirri refuses to hear the truth?A lowly Hantirri fraer and his unorthodox student answer the call. Brought together by Fate. Destined to go beyond all that is expected of them, and change the course of their futures forever.