Welcome to the Isle de Lossierres, an island paradise home to Drymairad's richest and most fabulous.

After the Expermian incident, Xena and her family finds themselves guests of the Isle's owner, and they take a moment to settle in. But even under the bright sun, trouble lurks in various forms.

On the mainland, King Maximilian hires a familiar face to be the new Captain of the Royal Guard—one Celeste is not to fond of. Betrayal again rears its ugly head, and only Celeste can bring the truth to light.

And behind the scenes, Marviot's execution date looms nearer . . .