His life was a lie, and now he is paying the price. Gavin Guile, the Black Prism, has lost his power, and the seven satrapies are crumbling in a bloody civil war. As the princes fight for supremacy and the rebels seize more power, the young Kip, Gavin's son, tries to navigate the chaos that surrounds him. But his scheming grandfather won't let him escape his clutches. The only one who could restore peace is his father Gavin. However, he has vanished without a trace after losing his magic.