The fate of three nations collide…The Matriarchy and the Priestess Isles are teetering on the edge of civil war after an assassination attempt eliminates most of their nobility. The Lines of Inheritance dictate whose birthright makes them next in line for the throne. That doesn't mean someone else won't try to take it from them.Meanwhile, The Empire of Man plots and schemes…- Leilana never wanted to rule, but ruling the Matriarchy is what she's trained for her entire life. Her sister Leishan has always coveted the throne, yet as the second born, she will never have it unless her elder sister dies without an heir. When so many of their extended family are murdered, the sisters become heirs to two nations. But will two nations be enough?- Serriff is heir to the Empire of Man. After decades of war, he's ready to see peace. So when he is blamed for the explosion at the coronation of the High Chieftess of the Priestess Isles, he is understandably upset...while running for his life.- Pweter knows he'll never rule The Empire of Man, and he's okay with that. But when his big brother needs somewhere to run to, he will do what he can to help him out.- Kerric is a Witch, a person descended from the Goddess of Desire who used his telepathic abilities to control another person's mind against their will for his own benefit. For this crime, his powers were collared and bound and he served the Priestesses of Desire as their Valkyrie warrior and assassin. When he met his beloved, the soul bond between them transferred control of his magic from the Temple Priestesses he served to the woman he loved and freed him from his servitude. Now she's dead. His powers are unbound. And there is nothing to stop him from seeking revenge.