There is something unclean in the very heart of the Empire. The Wastelands formed around the former capital - the abode of deadly magical creatures. Neither human nor divine laws apply there. You can expect anything there. But it is there that witchcraft books and powerful artifacts have been kept for a long time. And they are now at a great price - after all, the old Emperor lies on his deathbed, he has no direct heirs, and the princes, the rulers of the Great Houses, who are ready to begin a ruthless battle for power, dream of calling upon ancient, forbidden magic to their aid. And therefore, in the Wasteland again the rangers are coming again - dashing mercenaries who know how to return from where there is no return, and bring with them the witchcraft treasures obtained at risk. Held is rightfully considered the best of the best - the captain of the famous squad of rangers who know no failures. However, this time he received a strange order — to find in the Wasteland something that could possibly save the Empire from civil war and determine who will become the new ruler...