The Kingdom of Gernia expands its possessions, conquering and forcing to settle, or even destroying nomadic tribes. The inhabitants of the plains possess natural magic; Gernia, on the other hand, has relied on modern weapons, and she confidently prevails. But she still needs professional warriors. A tradition has long been established: in a noble family, the first son receives a paternal inheritance, the third becomes a priest, and the second gets the fate of a soldier. Nevar Burville, the second son of a man who received the title of Lord for his military service, enters the prestigious Royal Academy of Cavalla. The young man boldly hopes for a brilliant career as a cavalry officer, but soon discovers that there is not a direct road ahead of him. He gets into a web of injustice, intrigue and dirty games. And he does not yet know that he will have a special fate - to become a link between the ancient magical world and a rapidly developing civilization.