From the introduction: The inquisitions of the Third Crusade captured demonic enemies in and around Kenabres, but brought widespread paranoia and the persecution of many innocent souls. This added a new source of fear to an already terrifying war, creating zealots both for and against the leading inquisitor Hulrun Shappok and his cause. In the years since, Hulrun has seen the error of his ways, relaxed his policies, and ceased the witch-hunts common decades ago. Most of his disciples followed suit, but a few remained fervently vigilant for signs of corruption. Fewer still survived the recent attack on Kenabres.