The unwritten law of Majipur states: the children of Koronal cannot inherit the father. But not everyone is satisfied with this law. Coronal's children, brother and sister, force the father to hand over the crown to his son. Coronal's recognized successor, Lord Prestimion, is forced to retire to his estate. But now Prestimion is being pushed by ambitious friends to seize the throne. And the mighty magician society of Majipur also does not intend to stand aside. But which of the two will they help?