At the news of King Reginald's death, Eris returns to her home nation of Solang to attend his funeral. However, there is one caveat to his death--the king had no heirs. In response, the country's Tournament of Champions is reinstated, and the winner will be crowned the nation's next monarch. Eris is quick to sign up, but the tournament is much more than she anticipated. There's drama, gossip, and when one of the participants is killed outside the arena, murder steeps the halls of the barracks. Eris takes charge of uncovering the mystery, all while fighting for life and burying a past she wishes she could forget. If she can get through this, she can lead her country to prosperity--as long as the other contestants don't drag her down with them.