Once upon a time there lived the Supreme Mage of the Glad fortress, who repelled the raids of the Izgnilov, and rare attacks of distorted creatures. He drank like a whole detachment of guards, enjoyed respect for his gray hair and simply lived out his life. And then, one morning, he discovers that a persistent assailant is trying to swallow his soul. The old magician had never seen such impudence, and when he heard hopes about “merging” and “absorbing the magician’s memory”... In general, the scribe is a kitten, and this is where the story about the magician begins. His name is Azidal and he is the Supreme Mage of the Glad fortress.