The life Prince Adireal Darksbane leads is less than ideal. The Elveen kingdom is at war, his father has no time for family, and his grandfather is poisoning his relationship with his brother.  The only brightness in his life is the time he spends with Ysbella, his angelic caretaker.  As the Second Prince, Adireal must learn to serve his brother, the crown, and his people, but he is left to wonder: Is there more to life?