One by one, three ancient and heavily-guarded talismans disappear.

Columba Riverford has just been inducted into the Hall of Swords. But during his swearing-in ceremony, the sacred sword Genesyx is stolen, and Columba accused of its theft.

Meanwhile, Aridisia Myric is about to be granted membership to the Crypt of Scrolls when the One Scroll Canodex vanishes. Soon after, the One Stone Luxullian disappears and Baron Marl Gneiss is denied induction into the Vault of Stones.

Banished, all three embark on a quest to recover the sacred artifacts and restore their good names. But unknown to them all is an ancient evil that seeks to destroy the Order of Magic, and claim the talismans as his own.