A conspiracy of betrayal and deception leaves the infamous God of War—renowned across the desert for his bloodlust—slain by a mortal. Resurrected by Death himself, the once unshakeable god finds his world turned upside down. Driven by grief and revenge, he forms an unlikely bond with a young demigod who has some skeletons of his own. Forced to face the atrocities of his past actions, Necrodol unites with Ovano and embarks on a journey to bring peace to the now crimson sands of Heliorena.