When Arlechs’ girlfriend is unexpectedly chosen as sacrifice for the Festival of Spring, Arlechs and his mentor, the mysterious Arboretor have two weeks to figure out who arranged her selection, and come up with enough evidence to convince the king to overturn the decision. The search for answers draws Arlechs back into the scheming factions vying for control of Navernum. The price of escaping the plotters before was high enough, but now he realises the fate of not only his girlfriend, but his parents, friends and the whole of Navernum are at stake.