<p>Men fall in battle without truly dying and women give birth once in their lives. The cycle of life and death has been broken. Speaker captain of the Sea-Born mercenary company has been contacted by a power that promises to help him end the ceaseless butchery. Before he can agree to conspire with the power he must first discover who - or what - is behind it.</p><p></p><p>While Speaker looks for answers a shadow from before creation stalks his company an insane nobleman enlists his aid and pregnant woman seeks refuge in his care. <em>Kami</em> and demons stalk the land. And the Sea-Born company must choose wisely which of them can help the most before the decision is made for them.</p>