Once the Llania region's previous leader was forced to step down, peace was thought to have returned. But soon, the Gates' shifts worsen to include not only the Water and Fire Gates, but also the other major Gates and the planet Earth. With the Llania region drained of funds, the new leader starts the war anew. In the meantime, the Keyholders and their allies must find out what went wrong when they brought the Water Keys together two years prior to the events now unfolding.