Talon, an assassin turned knight turned merchant, is restless.
Enticed by tales of lucrative trade, he sets sail for the coasts of Africa and India.
Traveling with him are his wife and son, eager to share in this new adventure, as well as Reza, his trusted comrade in arms.
Treasures beckon at the ports, but Talon and Reza quickly learn that dangers attend every opportunity, and the chance rescue of a Chinese lord named Hs changes their destination--and their fates.
Hs introduces Tal.