Ronia, a newly established country, is preparing for the coronation of its Emperor, Owen Larkin. To mark this momentous occasion, Owen invites his mother, Luna Swain, to the palace. However, as Luna arrives, she encounters Phoebe Slater, the soon-to-be Empress. Instead of a warm welcome, Luna faces unjust cruelty—Phoebe and her servants mercilessly bully and beat her.
