A dark fantasy series about Caius, a young fisherman whose life is forever changed by a tragic event that thrusts him into the Imperial Blackguard’s world. At the Blackguard fortress of Strovewuld, Caius must prove himself against skeptics and endure grueling training that tests his resolve. Alongside two fellow trainees, he uncovers a conspiracy at the heart of the empire, entangling them in a deadly web that threatens not only their lives but the empire itself.