Introduction: A new King attempts to forge his legacy and destroy an ancient foe even as those he calls subjects look to dismantle him. To the East, a threat grows ever more pressing, but with tension looming large at home can it be stopped. Old loyalties will be questioned and new alliances formed. Family will be tested and friends abandoned. The power of a kingdom is on the line. Will the old way return to its former glory. Or will a new regime steadily growing now move to take its place. Against a backdrop of deceit, murder and betrayal only one will succeed....