The pirate Caliphe and assassin Kalro Teinithra convince paladin of Lathander, Ma'kar Tiang, to help them steal a ship. Although the attempted repossession was a failure, this was the adventure that began the party's journey.
In an intense battle between Ma'kar Tiang, Caliphe, and Kalro Teinithra against Lady Izail, Ma'kar Tiang is slain by Izail. Ma'kar's god, Lathander, sends word to Genevie, who sets out to find out more about her daughter's death.