Acair of Ceangail, still dodging his reputation as notorious black mage, has undertaken the ultimate quest: ridding the world of a terrible dark magic while using no magic of his own. But he never bargained on complications, especially not having to safeguard his beautiful companion, Leirsinn. Leirsinn simply wants to do what needs to be done - find the makers of various spells and rescue her grandfather. But walking side-by-side with Acair brings a terrible revelation about the magic she needs, and what price it will exact from her soul...