In the aftermath of a bloody civil war the people of Loriselle have to come to terms with living under the rule of the Magistrate, a totalitarian state-government bent on controlling every aspect of society. When Evanduro Lahey is found out to be a Godling, a rivalry between the Magistrate and the Rebellion is reignaited and they race to capture Evan in the hopes to use him as a weapon against the other. But Evan has his own plans.