The king is dead, and the monarchy dissolved by the ancient wizard Jyuth. In one month, a new lord protector is to be chosen by the rich and powerful of Edland. Chance brings together Mareth, a washed up bard, Neenahwi, the daughter of Jyuth, and Alana, a servant girl. Can they navigate assassins, monsters, pirates, demons, and the greed of a few, to help elect a protector for the good of all? Twenty-eight days of epic fantasy adventure.