Chaos reigns unchecked, and ancient walls crumble.

Without mages, Asterheim is in anarchy, its Senate paralysed by self-interest.

As Lady Ariene struggles with warring factions of ambitious Senators, Rigel sets out on a perilous journey to Ceresheim, carrying a desperate plea for help.

But when an unknown darkness spreads across the eastern skies, Sophine turns to a forbidden power in desperation. Only then is the city's true enemy revealed.

Set against horrors both within and without, what hope is there for Asterheim when the Darkling Mage arises?