Tanquil Darkheart is an Arbiter of the Inquisition, a witch hunter whose task is to discover and destroy heretics. The gloomy arbiter has a special mission to complete: the god-emperor, suspecting betrayal in the highest circles of the Inquisition, instructs him to identify the apostate. To do this, Tanquil will have to go to the free city of Chad. Black Thorn is a murderer, robber and thief, famous as a killer of arbitrators. He travels with a band of the most dangerous mercenaries in the Savage Lands. Hiding from the law and at the same time hoping to get a profitable job, Black Thorn heads to the free city of Chad. Dzhezzet Vel'urn is a Blade Master, an invincible swordswoman, masterfully mastering the art of combat. Pursued by a vengeful warrior, Jezzet must get to the free city of Chad as quickly as possible. What happens when these people cross paths?