In a world filled with magic that directly correlates to ones social and political standing, Grey Cannon was not exceptional in any way. His abilities to read the minds of others was a typical skill that did not make him special in any manner of the word. On his eighteenth birthday, in an effort to alleviate the financial strain on his family, he willingly sold his "soul-contract" to an unknown bidder, Lord Erick Castlebrook. Lord Castlebrook, a seemingly young man in his early 30's, has an air of mystery around him that captivates everyone from the common-folk to the prestige of the royal elite. In a manner of business, Lord Castlebrook runs investigations into the most serious crimes committed across the globe. In conjunction with society's most powerful and influential people, members of the Obsidian Court, Lord Castlebrook recruits members to his staff that hold rare and devastating affinities to better serve his cause. So why was Grey chosen? Does his abilities to read people's minds have more to it than meets the eye? Or does the young lord have a more sinister purpose in store for our young protagonist?