Askana discovers the identity of the mysterious Dark Merchant.

Without reinforcements from King Henry VIII, the Defiant takes on the flagship of the Eyriener Navy.

Rafe and Askana return to Morevi, and find themselves face-to-face with an Eyriener invasion fleet.

In Morevi, players in The Great Game continue to move. To Kalea and Min-Lu, the Temple speaks...

Rafe's condition is deteriorating, and Askana now tends to the privateer as they sail for Morevi. That night, the First Queen discovers just how far the Caillech's spell reaches.

With an oath given and allies promised, Askana and Rafe must escape England before Lord Norfolk can make his counter-move.

Assassins close in on King Henry, but sadly they underestimate their primary target...

Now prisoners of Lord Norfolk, Askana must acquiesce to King Henry's affections in exchange for allies.

Kalea and Kubi-Sogi prepare the military for Askana's return while Lady Dirare advances one step closer to the throne.

Rafe and Askana tour London while waiting on the word of King Henry VIII concerning the alliance between Morevi and England.