Prince Meridian goes to war with his father, King Maverick, to crush a rebel army that threatens the livelihood of their kingdom. An attack on their encampment leads to the murder of King Maverick before Meridian's eyes by an unknown assailant. To Meridian's shock, a sinister plan is underway, and Meridian is accused of murdering King Maverick in a plot to upset the balance of the kingdom. With a price on his head, his family is trapped by his enemies, and he needs to avenge his father's death. Meridian must join forces with a small group of people to gather allies and take back his kingdom. Meridian must fight for his right to rule, create a rebellion to overthrow the people who have taken power in his absence, and carefully select his friends while looking out for those who want to see him fail.