Duke Aefric Brightstaff. Once an adventurer of great repute. Now the powerful Duke of Deepwater, in the kingdom of Armyr, on the world of Qorunn. Success brings him a second title he must claim -- Baron of Netar. But why this title? Why this land? The answers force Aefric into the heart of a political game between his king and queen. Difficult choices assail him in Netar. New friends, new enemies,...