As Acting Queen, one ofSariphi's duties is to soothe and comfort the citizens of Ozmargo. Embarking ona journey for this purpose, Sariphi is joined by Randbert, the Captain of theRoyal Bodyguards. Randbert's words and actions are anything but royal, and theyshake everyone's faith in him...everyone besides Sariphi. But when Lord Brown,the local governor, is attacked, suspicion falls on Randbert. Will Sariphi'strust be enough to clear him? And after being separated from Leonhart for solong, what awaits Sariphi when they're reunited?