The leaders of the Eubian Empire and Skolian Imperialate have survived political intrigue, military coups, and murder attempts as they worked to forge a peace treaty between their two empires. Now comes the hard part - making the treaty a reality. Now, Aassassins are poised on both sides! Their mission: eliminate the leaders for the "crime" of striving to end half a millennia of hatred between empires. And as the main players in the peace process attempt to navigate the Byzantine convolutions surrounding the negotiations, an explosive pop anthem, Carnelians Finale, sweeps across three civilizations, its message inflaming passions. As violence escalates and militaries are called forth, there remains hope to keep both empires alive long enough so that their rulers might somehow achieve peace at last.