After defeating a northern invasion on the battlefield, General Valerie returns victorious to her home, Grey Keep, only to discover her parents murdered. She finds a temple crest at the crime scene, suggesting the church's involvement. Seeking answers, she storms the palace, where she interrupts the king's ceremony. He announces a new covenant with the church and his marriage to the Bishop's daughter, Saga, which directly answers Valerie's quest for the culprits and sets her on a collision course with the crown.