Twenty-five years have passed since the events of Sword Striker, and for the kingdom of Khryterdon the era of prosperity seems endless.But tonight, in the glittering Grand Ballroom of Bounbrow Palace, the dancing guests weave a web of intrigue that could unravel a world at peace. Unfolding with flashbacks, each chapter of At the Ball follows another player in this drama that coils around murder, madness, and political mayhem.