Synopsis

Dwarven engineers from the Evermine Republic arrive seeking the Kingdom's new non-magical power source, only to be imprisoned under the guise of accessing a research facility. Meanwhile, the human prince explains to his brother that the Kingdom is developing mind-controlling parasites to ensure loyalty and reveals that the previous king was researching them, and is testing them on rebels. The dwarves' desire for knowledge is exploited, while the prince's ambitions turn sinister.