A sentimental apprentice named Sacrewina, a fatalistic young witch named Richella, and a curious adult fletcher named Achesander living in a yurt at the base of a crumbling bridge found a map to the Phallus Of The Mists to end the authoritarian rule. The action centers on a hanging. An intuitive young bouncer named Fayadne and an opinionated older warrior named Hisscelot cause problems.