Here is an unprecedented fact: a book in the fantasy-biothronics genre written by a православ Christian clergyman. The novel tells of a young man’s adventures in virtual space. A simple seller from an upscale furniture salon, torn away from not-so-joyful Moscow days, finds himself surrounded by elves, dwarfs, and trolls—dragons, werewolves, and vampires as well. At the same time, the virtual world of “The Principle” follows the same ethical laws as the real world. Overflowing with incredible events and witty observations of everyday life, the book conveys an idea of eternal values without preachiness: the confrontation of good and evil, love and loyalty, nobility and betrayal.