In the wake of a torn empire, men struggle to find their places in the world. Years pass, and soldier age, wounds heal, and regions become kingdoms. Until Kai Vein a young prince decides to name himself conqueror, and moves to gather an army, though many see him as a foolish child, and do not wish for the Empire to rise again. Kai himself must question whether his actions are those of a wise and just ruler, or of a tyrant in the making.  Princess Jasmine Vein, brother to the self proclaimed emperor, flees from her brothers new army, fearing what might befall her if she stays. Jasmine finds herself traveling to the mountains, an ancient, and fearful land with only her sworn knight, Triston Clade by her side. Jasmine finds a strange, and harsh land with even stranger, and harsher people. William, and Thomas are alone in the world, save for themselves of course. Together they search for means to survive, which often sees them in trouble. Ignorant of the way the world works, their lives change forever when they run into a strange man, who immediately takes an interest in them. This starts them on a path, that only their loyalty towards one another will allow them to survive.