Philip of Red Fields has lived in the shadow of his father Alar for far too long. When his parents are invited to the capital for the wedding of Crown Princess Trina, he can't wait to strike out on his own with the help of his big brother and some new friends. But an assassination attempt on the princess soon changes his priorities, and in defiance of his father, Philip sets out to investigate alone. His search for the truth soon uncovers many secrets that will put his heart, his family, and all of Kentros in grave danger.