Kalderok is a stalker and his contract takes him to Dal'Darum, a high place of resistance of the ancient races. He does not care about the camp he serves, the wars and the politics. But this shot his prey is a big piece and he will have to arm himself with patience and trick, especially when he sees himself flanked by an apprentice, an orc as impulsive as well as fearsome, Aisha, the daughter of the lord of Mahalalal.