"Gold-no," he would mutter when the tax collectors brought in the chests from the northern valleys. He would tip his head onto the lid of the chest, listen to the clink of the coins as they were poured out, and then point his long, dirty finger at specific pieces. When Elidyr weighed those pieces, they were always light by two grains.

The game presents a fascinating, albeit dark, look at the consequences of curiosity and the dynamics of power within a royal setting. It centers on the idea of taking something deemed "monstrous" and trying to integrate it into civilized life. The Plot: A Dangerous Experiment

"But the reports, Madam—who shall verify the weights from the northern valleys? The collectors are already at the gates."