Two princes, Shvate and Adri, are given birth to in Hastinaga, capital of the vast Krushan empire-one blind, the other albino. Though one cannot find, and the other cannot face sunlight, the Dowager Empress Jilana and Prince Regent Vrath assure their people and allies that will become well. Any rumblings of dissent are summarily quashed and none dares problem the might from the Burnt Empire. However when Jarsun of Reygistan’s daughter is spurned with the ruling family despite her reputable state to the Throne, Jarsun-a effective demonlord-embarks upon a relentless marketing campaign to kill the Burnt Empire. and all who stand in his method.