Once the highest lords in all the Empire, the House of Strogameer fell due to accusations of treason.

Years later, Anmutig has carefully hidden her familial relation to the branch House and has pursued a career in acting. However, when her family is threatened she takes it upon herself to destroy the Empire from within.

Meanwhile, Pferd the "Wild Man," betrays his kingdom during a raid on the Empire. His motives are unclear, yet his actions will help Anumtig further her goals.

This is the story of Lu's parents and their journey of dismantling a continent.