Edward's privileged lifestyle comes to an abrupt end when he is taken hostage by an exiled wizard. During his imprisonment at the harsh, northern peninsula known as the Bleaklands, he learns of a plot to remove the King from power. Edward is the only person in a position to challenge the usurper and he knows without the help of the exiles he'll be doomed to fail.Time is running out for him to gain the exiles support and fight a foe who has been a trusted confidant of the King for decades. If he fails the Kingdom of Rann will be destroyed.