In a story as old as time, a true epic tale of adventure, love, romance, friendship, betrayal and hatred. Wild beast, sword fights, political intrigue, prophecies and heresy. John Ratick a man thrust across the boundaries of time to the edge of the universe into circumstances not of his choosing and beyond his control. Learning to survive in a civilization where the very culture and fabric of society is a mystery to him. Rise to power as Ratick assumes the mantle of The High Lord of the of the eighth domain, The Caliafie! Discovering along the way whether he can with stand the crushing weight of the crown he seized with bloody hands. Or is he destined to die in the attempt.