When Baron Lothar Aquilena's son is kidnapped, he invokes a debt from Duke Carrard of Quenelles, a former comrade turned adversary. Together, these warrior knights embark on a perilous journey into a desolate, cursed realm beyond the badlands where the baron's son is held captive – the Land of the Dead. Authored by Graham McNeill, this tale unfolds amidst ancient kings and queens, their restless spirits adding a haunting layer to the quest.