The world of Rund lies in ruins. Almost entirely destroyed by the wars of arch-mages, it is now making the first steps towards its eventual recovery. The Emperor, with his First Legion, has driven all the surviving non-human dwellers deep into the east, towards the uninhabitable Distorted Lands. Meanwhile the Inquisition, governed by the Council of Fathers, watches over those who possess magic powers, confining them to the offices of the Guild of Mages.
There's a growing discomfort among the townsfolk about the risks of keeping these mages alive, even if they are locked away. There are rumours among the mages at the Guild, hinting that they soon might be all exterminated...
One mage with a group of friends escapes into the Wild Lands, looking for a way to save their lives and to grow their powers. Perhaps they will seek revenge. Perhaps they will look for a way to heal the land that may still slip into the Chaos. Whatever their ambition, first of all they must s...
