Men fall in battle without truly dying, and women give birth once in their lives. The cycle of life and death has been broken. Speaker, captain of the Sea-Born mercenary company, has been contacted by a power that promises to help him end the ceaseless butchery. Before he can agree to conspire with the power, he must first discover who - or what - is behind it.
While Speaker looks for answers, a shadow from before creation stalks his company, an insane nobleman enlists his aid, and pregnant woman seeks refuge in his care.
Kami
and demons stalk the land. And the Sea-Born company must choose wisely which of them can help the most, before the decision is made for them.