In The Golden War, Darrow's revenge campaign forged by tragedy continues: he resolutely leads his oppressed people into a fight for freedom in an elitist utopia built on lies. He has also become gold and plans to overthrow the Society from within. However, he must not only defeat his most hated enemies, but also the desire for revenge that resides in him, in order to finally bring about the rebirth of his world instead of a violent civil war.