A fragile period of peace between the eternally warring kingdoms of Oakharn and Langmyr is shattered when a surprise massacre fueled by bloodmagic ravages the Langmyrne border village of Willowfield, killing its inhabitants. But the dead lord's infant heir has survived the carnage. While his life hangs in the balance so too does the fate of thousands while a Maimed Witch practices an evil bloodmagic that could doom them all.