The Siege of the Imperial City

Emperor John is locked in a bitter struggle with the powerful noble families when his own son, Prince Theo, teams up with Lady Camila to plot against him. General Riley sees his chance and leads the Northern Army in a military coup, storming the capital city of Astoria City.

What follows is an all-out power struggle between the imperial family and the nobility, complicated by threats from northern barbarian tribes, palace conspiracies, betrayals, and old grudges.