A son born of two races destined to hate each other, Beniun is an outcast with formidable power, sired by the high Elven King Cerelian and Erisa, a drow shamaness. Spurned by his father and living in the shadows of his royal siblings, he lives between two worlds. He decides to create his own destiny and empire, forging his way through the lands of Mithriel by uniting the disjointed clans of men and drows. All the while, the Elven kingdoms remain unaware of what is going on outside their forests, while war lingers on their doorstep. Beniun must choose between the elf kingdom he grew up in, or the path he paved for himself, sacrificing family and love for a dream of unity and belonging. Yet not all dreams are easily won. They require spilled blood, manipulation, and love and loss; especially when waging war.