<div><I>Akabe of Siphra I have brought your enemies low and lifted you from the dirt.</I></div><div><I></I> </div><div>Against his wishes and desires Akabe Garric has been chosen by his people to be king. A warrior at heart he'd never dreamed of such a swift unexpected rise to power. Determined to prove his worth to the citizens of Munra and honor his Creator Akabe undertakes a monumental task: to rebuild the Infinite's Holy House in Siphra.</div><div> </div><div><I>Only this I ask: Restore My temple and let Me dwell again among the people.</I></div><div> </div><div>Akabe soon discovers that the land he needs is held by the Thaenfalls known Atea-worshipers who will give up their claim only if he marries into their line. Though he seeks direction from the Infinite his pleas are met with silence. Frustrated Akabe makes an impulsive decision sweeping his nation into a lethal storm that threatens his plans for the temple. As questions of love and faith become tangled with lies ancient feuds and treacherous plots can Akabe his mysterious queen and his trusted friends Ela and Kien Lantec find the Infinite's path . . . or will they fail as so many others before?</div><div> </div><div><I>Will your faith hold strong when I am silent? Child can you be My king?</I></div>