Loyalty to evil, or righteous treachery? Who is the hero, who is the villain? Who will live, who will die? On the planet Casimeer, an ancient feud between the noble families has re-ignited, and a rebellion is brewing amongst the indigenous Salamander people. Ulrich, a young baron raised to follow the stern military code of the Legiac is determined to escape the control of the slippery Count Palomar, and restore the fortunes of his once noble house. Vadim, a member of the Salamander race, is plotting to end the exploitation of his people. To do so, he must join forces with a group of religious fanatics, followers of the beast-god Morq'Dar, who are intent on annihilating all that oppose them. Into this volatile mix comes a spy, to inflame the situation for his own devious ends. However, Aveena, the seductive wife of crippled Senator Strome, may prove to be the most dangerous of all...