In a world divided by soil, the Feldavi lurk below. It's no secret they remain in alignment with certain kingdoms from above to work their dirty deeds of assassination. In exchange, the feldavi are granted slaves. The head assassin to the queen of the feldavi, Vemzadh, gets the job done better than anyone. Hated and feared by all, he silently suffers, and wishes, for freedom. While he cannot withstand the sun and loathes people, they're his pawns to win his own chess game. Now he's in need...