From the front of the book: The cunning and ruthless Empire of the Crimson Light, under the brazen leadership of The Eternal Emperor, has crossed the Soulless Sea and conquered the quaint kingdom of Aeris. The emperor's heavy-handedness has seeded a growing rebellion, but the rebels do not stand a chance against the robust forces from across the sea in pitched battle. Instead, they look to a small band of local heroes to rise with them and cut off the head of the squeezing imperial serpent before it is too late. An adventure for 11th level adventurers.