sentences:  The story begins shortly after the point where "Metropolitan" left off, with Aiah, the previous novel's protagonist, arriving in "Free Caraqui" to assist Constantine in his ambitions.In Caraqui, Constantine is confronted with intrigues among the other power players from the revolution, counter-coups, and war with the surrounding metropolises.He must also deal with the consequences of enlisting one of his more disturbing allies, Taikoen.