Long ago the Queendom of Malazan ruled the known world with an iron fist. Wielding powers gifted to them from otherworldly beings, not even the gods who stand against them. Yet one day their people and entire nation simply vanished without a trace. For 200 years the Emerald Templars have been safeguarding their old land in fear they might return and to their horror they did. Unfortunately, the only ones available to investigate are a group of fresh recruits.