Sequestered in the blackness of the Tower of High Sorcery in Palanthas, surrounded by creatures of evil, Raistlin Majere weaves a plan to bring the darkness under his control. Made aware of Raistlin's plan, his twin brother Caramon travels back in time to the city of Istar, before the Cataclysm. There, with the kender Tasslehoff, Caramon will make his stand to save Raistlin's soul.