Prince Vigilant Watch is the first male heir to the Cosean throne for over four hundred years. After his mother passes away due to a sudden illness the prince is forced to lead his nation through a dangerous political landscape. The nation of Silfy is making outrageous demands to keep the peace and the other nations of the southern sea look at Cosea's ports like delicious prizes. As the crown prince, it is up Vigilant to see his nation through this time of unrest. However, the prince is not of age. To have his voice heard before his eighteenth birthday Vigilant is forced to make allies in the royal court and the leading council of the nation. But evil forces lurk around every corner, and someone who seems like a friend could very well turn out to be a scheming enemy.