Sil is an orphan in the slums of Shillik, the mighty port-city and capital of the southern Shillik Empire, on the continent of Correlula. All Sil has ever known since he was a young boy is thieving. He steals to survive, he steals for profit, but most of all, he steals because he enjoys it.
Lionel Greylind is a prince of the northern city-state of Fogwatch. His older brother is Belistein Greylind, the king of Fogwatch. Belistein has recently sparked a series of events based on the visions of the mysterious Nevosi Monks that will lead all of Correlula to war. Belistein has his sights set on conquering the Shillik Empire, claiming the unification of Correlula is the only way to stop a threat that lay beyond the Whitetip Mountains that form the eastern border of Correlula.
Sil, who wishes only to steal and keep to himself, somehow finds himself entwined in this delicate situation.