The book continues the epic of Odan, the son of a god and the mortal queen of Eresh, a city that worships the sword god Zadan. The plot unfolds in a world where ancient cities battle for power and divine favor, and “astronauts from space” rule with their “dream chariots”. Odan’s desire to become a full god, which leads to complex political entanglements and betrayals in Eresh. A power struggle for the throne involving Odan’s half-brother Numutef and the cruel Prince Galad. The forbidden romantic tension between Odan and the beautiful Princess Zenara, who is also his half-sister. Various sorcerers and gods, including the love goddess Tia, vying for power and influence.
