Irulen is a mage who wanders the land investigating mysteries for a price. Haunted by the consequences of a hidden past, he drowns his responsibilities with ale and trouble. When his contrived existence is shattered by a string of ritual killings, a deepening conspiracy drags him further into the realm of a ruthless, enigmatic villain. Compelled on a reluctant quest to find the truth behind recent events, Irulen and his raven companion, Max, are joined by an unlikely party. There is Farah, the innocent, teenage village girl; Kay, an alluring bounty hunter with a traumatic past; and Quinn, a massive berserker with survivor's guilt. Together, the party navigates a gritty world of magic and haunting intrigue.