Two families marred by a history of violence and betrayal finally have cause to celebrate. Throughout all corners of their dominion, the Great Houses of Old rejoice as they have been blessed by the Divines themselves. Motes of life, promising centuries of prosperity and hope burst forth to make great change. A new age is coming, one unlike any could ever imagine.

Maximus Soltain the Second serves as a blessing in his own right. The sole heir to the ancient House of Light, he carries with him an outstanding burden.

The world is shifting in more ways than one, the balance between life and death tearing at the seams.