'So, my lord, what are your plans now?' Elkin asked in an upbeat tone. 'Plans, Lord Elkin?' Havoc stared off into the corner of the room, still with that look of anguish, 'my plan is to change the balance of power, by going home.' Prince Havoc De Proteous Cromme must raise an army if he hopes to defeat his tyrannical uncle, King Kasan of the Vallkytes, in open battle. His small host is all that stands against the massed ranks of the Vallkytes. He must succeed at all costs, but the odds are not good. Nevertheless, there is another battle he must fight, and this one comes from within. His alter ego of the Blacksword has become a physical entity and is forcing his dominance over the prince. It is a battle only one of them can win.