The two most powerful states on the continent are fighting for the planet's most valuable resource, and these are not noble metals or precious stones, they are a source of energy. Steam strollers, mills, warships and even time - everything can be controlled by the essence of the human soul. Only Artisans are able to melt their soul into energy, so the fate of the whole Empire depends on them. Young Reginald is busy fighting for freedom from his despot father and looking for a bloodthirsty maniac and does not yet know what important role he has to play in the party of the powerful...