A Royal wedding looms, and the realm will be altered forever. Serenna Morgan struggles with the plan to assassinate the Emperor of Terrangus. For a Guardian to even consider such things would be madness, but Arrogance continues to grow his army of Vanguards. With the life she always wanted at her fingertips, happiness is just one victory away. Along with the risk of losing it all. In the aftermath of their Harbinger, Dumiah Bloom remains in Vaynex, doing all she can to help Warlord Eltune maintain balance in the reeling kingdom. With too much on the line, she opposes Serenna's plan, but humans will be humans. Mary Walker adapts to life as both mother and empress. Her betrothed may not see it, but enemies linger all around them, waiting to strike. With their god making his play for total control of the realm, Mary must decide if protecting her family is worth ushering in an Age of Arrogance. Either way... Serenity awaits.