Twenty years after the events of THE ELISHA AMULET, the Capital Kingdom is in turmoil. Whispers of revolution spread among the explorers in Mitton. Under the reign of a new queen, genocide is expanding in the undiscovered territories. Meanwhile, Angus Vol struggles with insanity, while attempting to catch a serial killer before his retirement. Leah Transmith returns home to Phantom Island, only to discover that Brakion Vol is more than he claims to be. Fraser Vol leads a smuggling vessel, and stumbles across a dangerous plot. Dosh Lunahammer, and Kronin Morth locate the origin of the new evolution of humanity. Meeshu's influence is growing stronger. The Elisha Covenant has a secret weapon, the Blood Messiah. But who is the Blood Messiah? And what is this savior's purpose for mankind?