The galactic core is beset by warp storms of a fury the Votann have not seen for ten millennia. With both the Imperium of Man and the powers of the warp encroaching further and further onto the Kin's territories, war reigns supreme amongst the coreward stars. Myrtun Dammergot, Hernkyn Prospect leader for the Kindred of the Eternal Starforge, is in her element, exploiting the unending conflict and living a life of adventure, without the unwanted burden of responsibility.

But when a messenger from her Kindred's Hold ship brings news that upends everything she knows, responsibility, challenges and opportunity come knocking. Myrtun and her companions are plunged into a venture beyond their wildest expectations, and find themselves set against an ancient, deadly foe guarding a mysterious but magnificent prize.