A few centuries from now, in what was once the American Midwest, a number of small, medieval-like countries struggle to survive in the shadow of the mysterious Old Ones. Josiah Daniels, son of the Mazurra Federation's leader, has long been fascinated by the Old Ones and wants to discover their secrets in the hope of improving life in his country. But instead of exploring ruins, Josiah's father has made him an observer in the cavalry for what remains...