Faithful and trusted General Syless is ready to hand the reigns of the Nonpareilian military over to his long time right hand man Amos, when on his journey home from his last assignment Syless's plans for the future meet unexpected opposition. General Syless feels an urgent desire to determine his future by coming face to face with his opposition. He has long mastered the way of battling human foes, but his newest battle will primarily be waged against his own heart and mind. Syless teeters on the brink of spiritual calamity as he walks out his final hours as general pleading with God for help.