There are some things a son of the Shadow cannot ignore, and some fights from which he can't run. In this battle, all of Caims strength and skill won't be enough. For none can resist the Shadows Lure.

Freelance assassin Caim, making a living in the holy city of Othir, finds himself in the middle of a treacherous plot when an assignment goes wrong, and must team up with the socialite daughter of one of his targets and a guardian spirit in order to uncover a conspiracy and save his life.

Caim, guided by an irresistable pull, and his companions travel to the Northlands in search of Caim's mother.