For 5,000 years the Aristocracy of Swords has been hidden from sight. Entire families dedicate themselves to holding back the darkness, so that others may live in the light. The families do battle for life and love, always hidden yet always there. Ron stumbles into this ancient secret when one day he finds himself in the midst of the struggle. Surviving his midterm exams were the extent of his combat experience before meeting his new roommate, but now Ghouls and Zombies have become the challenge of his day.