This is a story about the rise of the Lord of the North, who, starting with a tavern, built a prosperous principality called "Honey Mug". He assembled a unique army , created an economic empire based on shadow trade , and established his influence throughout the entire Empire. The Lord of the North possesses the Lance of Longinus and the Shield of Achilles , and he is a master of strategic genius and pragmatic approach. He uses his loyal agents, such as Green , Father Took , Hasan , and others, to wage a covert war and engage in intrigue. The plot covers numerous events, including crusades , the struggle against the ancient Cult of the Serpent , the acquisition of powerful artifacts , and the expansion of his power, transforming him from the ruler of a principality into the shadow lord of the Empire.