It is the first book in "Warlock of Gramarye" series. The novel centers around Rod Gallowglass, a SCENT agent, who stumbles across the planet Gramarye. He was chosen by Magnifi to inherit the secret trade of the Gramarye Troupe. Apollo was born to musician Jove Justice and stage magician Thalassa Gramarye. He became close to Zak Gramarye, becoming a confidant of sorts to him. Gramarye are revealed to be descended from SCA participants.