Aster and her husband Jaxtyn live in Telarm, the city of Guardians. When Aster works a night at The Menage, a peep show of sorts, she uncovers a secret clue to the infamous Sorcerer's Gate. Horrified by this discovery, she quits her position and takes up a housekeeping job for Alyx, who resides in the exiled town known as Heron. There, she's exposed to more clues and ancient texts of The Sorcerer's Gate. Aster finds herself becoming restless and obsessed with learning about magic despite the restrictions and abolishment of sorcery Telarm enforces its citizens to abide by.