They were not supposed to meet, but the fall of the star Inoel changed their destinies. And now Werner, a young, ambitious magician's apprentice must accompany the beautiful Yvonne on her long journey home. The forests of Nevendaar are teeming with robbers, and orcs prowl the roads. Necromancers are just waiting to lure them into a trap. Against them are greenskins and vampires, demons and the inquisitors themselves. Who will come to the aid of travelers when the forces are unequal and the enemy is invulnerable? How to stop the spell that is gradually turning Werner into a beast? And what awaits them around the corner? After all, every day the dangers only increase...