Rod the Red truly believed his strength would win him the princess like a hero of legend. Instead, his confession lands him framed for a grievous crime. To save his party, he plays the ultimate villain and burns it all down—only to lose his status and the very ability that made him the strongest.

Stripped of everything and thrust into exile, Rod must navigate a world that wants him dead. True power isn't cheap, and the price of vengeance is higher still. How far will a fallen hero go to reclaim his strength? There's only one way to find out.