The northern province of Septimine is attacked, and no one but young Prince Natier survives. Frightened and alone, the young fox undertakes a perilous journey across the country and makes it home. In his eyes, there are none to blame but his father. King Rasdill the diplomat believed firmly that a simple peace envoy was all it would take to fix things. That decision cost the Queen her life and almost did likewise for the Prince.

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