Prince Aaron, with the help of his friend and squire Timothy, sets out to complete trials King Radomir announces for him and his twin brother, Prince Damien. Though by the old law Aaron as the oldest son should inherit the throne, his father King Radomir appears to favor Prince Damien. Thus Radomir pits his twin sons against one another in the trials. Aaron's mentor Gueric has provided Aaron with a solid foundation since childhood and instills values in him that the late queen would have desired to see in her son: true honor and valor. Throughout his journey into adulthood, as he completes the trials, Aaron learns the depth of the corruption at the highest levels in his kingdom. Aaron faces a journey that will force him to face this corruption and determine who he will be in this economy of power in which only Aaron or Damien will emerge as the future king. At the same time, Aaron faces an age-old enemy of the kingdom of Qiledara whose aim is to destroy all of humanity. Aaron must uncover ancient secrets and discover who he is before it is too late.