A miscarriage of justice sends the hero into a world christened nothing less than Slag. There is no way back to Earth and there never will be. Access to magic is lost, as is the chance to return it. In a world inhabited by the dregs of society, the lack of magic will not be the most pressing problem. To survive, to remain yourself, not to become like those around you - these are the primary tasks facing Victor. The alien world is full of surprises. What happens next will be decided by fate or its shadow.