In a wild, largely uncharted world, a myriad of races coexist with prehistoric beasts and great lizards. War. prejudice and politics abound, but a new threat has seized the entire globe: the race crisis. No male children are being born anywhere, sending ruler and peasant alike into a desperate state of confusion and fear. Of course, not everyone is phased by the alarming pandemic, especially raptor riders like Tarquin. Skilled, experienced, and always on the hunt for coin, the unwitting sword for hire has no no idea that he may be the key to solving the race crisis. Young enough to be reckless and old enough to know better, the piqued mercenary becomes swept up into something much bigger than any war he's ever fought. Though well traveled, he learns quickly that there is much he hasn't seen: terrifying monsters, radiant gods, and beautiful, formidable women that might completely change his perspective on life.