About the book: 2013 / Centuries have passed since the time when enraged nature and the gods who turned away from humanity destroyed the previous civilization. Deprived of access to magical technologies, people rapidly degenerated, sliding into barbarism. One of the few quiet places was Taleya. The great ruler of this duchy managed to maintain power over the lands, and his descendants expanded the boundaries of their possessions and now rule the strongest country in the ecumene. Their subjects also include rebels - night hunters, bloodsuckers, faithful executioners and murderers. However, royal power is weakening. The feudal lords are mired in civil strife, an incompetent ruler has ascended the throne, and religious cults are raising their heads. Celeste, the leader of the rebels, senses the coming of inevitable changes…