The story is about a father and son that live on the continent of Mithreel on the planet of Haviloc. After twenty years of peace, war was brewing. Kelson the father, and Throm the son are into the conflict. A complicated mixture of supernatural powers separated by nationality make an imbalance of power in favor of the axis nations, except when the breastplate is used. Kelson and Throm are specified which allows them to use the power of the breastplate. This shifts the advantage to the Allied nations. During the ensuing hostilities Kelson and Throm begin to experience the power and presence of the God of the breastplate. They also have superior skills with physical weapons when needed. They have individual battles with a supernaturally enhanced warrior, and the most powerful sorcerer.