One is almost the greatest wizard on the continent. Another is a student who surpassed his teacher and became a mad tyrant. She is an elven princess, the hope of her people and a talented witch doctor. He is a cold-blooded? mnik from the mysterious Gray Brotherhood. One mission will unite their fates. They all dream of taking possession of Ch? rny Grimoire and solving his secret. But what price will they have to pay for the secret of ancient magic?