Finally old enough to leave Shamballa and seek a wife, Mage Andirick Lorac is assigned as the Royal Mage of Puji. But when King Orlan refuses to let either of his sons take the throne, Andirick learns he was sent to Puji with an ulterior motive.

A pair of dragons have taken an interest in overthrowing the dictatorial King of Puji and replacing him with a benevolent ruler. Swordplay, magic, love, and politics collide in deciding the next ruler of Puji.