In the Türkiye Stratocracy, a young pasha named Tuğrul Mahmut grapples with the looming specter of war as the Empire's aggression escalates. Amidst a divided Divan torn between hawks and doves, Mahmut embarks on a mission to safeguard peace by all means necessary. Immersed in the intricate web of ancient political intrigues, he navigates the emergence of unfamiliar foes and friends. As the threat of conflict looms ever closer, the crucial question arises: in a world on the brink of war, what choices will Mahmut make to avert or embrace the inevitable?