King Darnael and Queen Liara are sworn enemies. Stereotypes of matriarchy, hatred of magic, playing in other people's lives have been dragging on for many years on the lands of Elvienta and Erroki. Even Liara's children - forever without a recognized father - are just a bargaining chip. Blind loyalty to the crown, empty ideals, gods - different at both ends of the mainland - all this is their eternal game, in which there is no winner. But did they think that in their endless battle they would face forces much older than their usual enemies?