In a tainted land a hero shall rise. Tagorin is no stranger to the harsh land of Aldure. An orphan rescued by bandits, Tagorin understands that survival depends on getting ahead by any means necessary. Together, Tagorin and his life-long friend, Dagon, seek to improve their lot in life as they plunder the Grand King's royal caravans. Unknown to Tagorin, Aldure's fate will soon rest in his hands as he finds himself an unwilling soldier of the mounting resistance against the Grand King's tyrannical reign. Grand King Dedalus is not amused by the resistance. He is determined to root out the rebellion forces and avoid civil war. Having long defeated King Alexander on the field of battle and claiming Aldure as his own, the Grand King dispatches his White Rider Order to grind the seeds of discontent under their boot heels. As hope fades among Aldure's citizens, a true heir to the throne emerges and Tagorin faces his greatest struggle; one that may claim his life.