This third Annual for the Artesia series contains a full "History of the Known World, including nine "pages of detailed timelines and nine accompanying maps to chart the history of the Artesia setting. Plus, two short stories bridge the gap between last year's Artesia: Afire series and the forthcoming Artesia: Besieged. In "The Throne of Huelt," Urgrayne and the head of Bran return to the Citadel of Dara Dess, and in "Helmets & Heartaches," Artesia and her captains hear a love story about the Usurper and Queen Nihagen.