The last of the world's great mages, Lord Eldrich has dedicated his life to eradicating all remaining vestiges of magic in the world. But the fanatical Tellerites, followers of a long-dead mage-apprentice, oppose Eldrich, desiring the hidden knowledge of the magical arts and with it the coveted key to immortality. Drawn into this conflict against his will is Erasmus Flattery, who as a boy dwelt with Eldrich. Now Erasmus must lead an expedition into the very bowels of the earth to search for a secret that has remained hidden since the time of the first mages!