Seth Stroud, the strongest war god, faces trial for killing a demon envoy despite a decade-old peace treaty between humans and demons. The Union Council condemns his actions as reckless violence that threatens fragile coexistence and strips him of his title and humanity status. Meanwhile, others celebrate Seth’s downfall, believing the new era of harmony is at hand, but Seth warns that without his protection, demons will invade human lands. As Seth prepares to leave, the Union's faith in peace is challenged by unseen forces plotting to exploit his absence, setting the stage for looming conflict.