Twenty years have passed since the God Wars, and the former Great Heart of Xan, Len, continues to enjoy the pirate life. But that all changed when he saw the familiar markings of the god-blessed on a stranger's arm in the far east. Having thought he left the world of divine power behind, Len now must figure out what's going on. The bones of fate have been cast once more.
Living as a thief among pirates is difficult, but exhilarating. But when you have a debt that must be repaid, you go to great lengths to keep your family safe. As Deylan ends his penultimate heist, the ship he's on is hit by a massive storm, decimating the crew and becoming the final nail in the coffin for the Lord of the Bone Coast to ban all sea travel. However, the sea always calls.