Daqan never wanted to be king. But Falladir is dead, and Baron Vallyr, his successor, was overrun while holding the line against an endless tide of Orc invaders. Now the crown has fallen to Daqan, and he only hopes he can prove himself worthy.

These are dark times for Daqan's kingdom. Uthuk and Orcs are swarming out of the north, driving Daqan's subjects south in massive refugee trains. His knights do what they can to protect the trains, but it isn't enough. Each day brings news of plundering, devastation, and slaughter. In desperation, the new king has sent emissaries to the mysterious and often dangerous Dragonkin. They have helped the Elves, perhaps they will help him save his kingdom.