Consolidation of power is the first step to maintaining an empire. But, if there is no empire to be found then the effort is all for naught. Tirek, the bane of existence for all who would fight for peace and harmony, and those that wish to have a world in which to rule. In the tumult of an old game with new rules an ancient warlock now sends a champion of his own the aid in the quest of six heroes that will bring forth the light, and put a temporary end to this squabble among these childish gods.

Prequel to The Chessgame of The gods series