Ralec, a soldier who wants to re-enlist into the Vanakan Empire Army, wants one more taste of arcana, the illegal magick-based drug that ensures all soldiers keep coming back. When he spots two unsuspecting magi, he decides this could be his last chance. But these aren't just regular magi.

A Runic Wars short story introducing the characters Luca and Grenseal, two magi that have been gifted by the gods with abilities they don't understand.