It is the eve of the ceremonial signing of the Treaty of Molina, a pact signed by all the nations of the Greater Continent. The Treaty has maintained a shaky peace among the nations, but storm clouds gather on the horizon. While the Age of a Hundred kings has all but past into myth, the scars of the Great Period of Shadow stand as a monolith to a forgotten age. The greed of men shall never be sated. The dark forces, that once ravaged the continent, now threaten to engulf its inhabitants once more. Four champions stake their claims upon this world, but which will choose between selfish greed and a greater good for all. This story follows our second hero, a merchant from the southern lands, Doron Snake Keeper. He is the Speaker for the united tribes of the southern region. While playing games of political intrigue, Doron stumbles into an unforeseen nest of vipers. He finds himself thrust into a scheme of epic proportions. Will he prevail, or be devoured completely? The Treaty of Molina, likely to be signed once more, will usher in a new age of prosperity, scheming lords and officials sharpen their knives. Rather than peace, war appears imminent.