After the Investigation into Princess Casili's death, Helena has settled back into life in the Mage Order, teaching at the University. Then news comes that Mage Ripley has been murdered, and once again, Helena is called on to Investigate. The murder of a Mage is serious - if it's not solved, and the murderer brought to justice, it could upset the balance of power in the entire world of Setaga - diminishing the influence and power of the whole...