The Aelarian Empire, once a humble city-state, sends its tentacles across the Encircled Sea. Now the waters run red with blood. In the kingdom of Zohar, the wealthy Sela family commands the sea's last free harbor. They've carved out an idyllic life between sea and desert, ruling a bustling port, a thriving city, and lush vineyards. Yet when Aelar's imperial fleet arrives in their harbor, the ancient Sela family shatters, scattering its sons and daughters across a burning world.