A long war has turned the world upside down. People are seized by the drive to destroy the descendants of Scandinavian gods, and everyone who knows the art of magic, in order to establish their own faith. Verд, an advisor of the ruler of the island of Lenos, is ready to lead the troops—uniting numerous races in a struggle against those who do not recognize magic. But the trials don’t end there. Will the power of friendship, love, and forgiveness allow Verд and his allies to stand their ground?