Baldan Von Baldric, former captain of Argos, lives a new and quiet life in the distant land of Rem. Fate, however, does not seem to want to leave him aside when it decides to lead the paths of different characters directly to his doorstep.
The survivor of an attack on the mercenary company Dark Steel has mentioned, while possessed, the name of the tiefling Ivy. 'Who's Ivy?', Isera asks. Well, a sad girl of white hair.
Alert. Baldan has felt the alarm that protects all his research in Bristol has gone off. It's time to head back to town, continue researching the crypt, and help Ivy find Mel in the process.
Imprisoned. Dun'khan, Bharuk, Arthur and Ivy have been imprisoned because of, ehem, the mid-dwarf's "mischief-making". The secret that the tiefling was hiding is a secret no more.
Intrigue and betrayal: Von Baldric's company has become part of a political game of chess. What they don't expect, though, are three brothers who want to mess with them.
The parting of Isera, along with her reveal to young Arthur, and a poorly made decision by Baldan redefine the meaning of the word "drama" the next day in Bristol.