The origin of the First Souls. Intelligent souls have entered the material plane forever altering the evolution and destiny of the earth. On the large island continent of Artalanta, they assume forms both beautiful and grotesque that become the basis for the monstrous creatures of legend. They build an unparalleled technical civilization as they evolve to more human-like bodies still possessing the godlike abilities of the higher realms from which they fell. But the material world takes its toll on their consciousness as some begin to forget their origins and degenerate into selfish and evil ways. Over millennia, their actions cause the continent to break into five islands.

In the Third Epoch of Artalanta, Princess Amliea presides over an empire divided between the freedom-loving Children of the Law of One based on Poseidia and the slaveholding Sons of Belial based on Aryan. As the Belials enslave the fledgling cultures of Europe, the Poseidians, still faithful to the supreme being, are forced into a vicious civil war for dominion of the world. Amliea, who possesses a secret forbidden power of the old gods, is beset not only but the Aryans and a cult of assassins seeking to kill her but her abuse of the old power has driven her insane. Her sister, Terselia, along with generals Avarna, Petronien, and councilor Desamon must now take up the mantle during the war, hoping Amliea is restored.

It seems that Poseidia is winning the war, but something happens that changes everything. The godlike Lanteans may have to die for humanity to be born.