Although Rhennthyl is the son of a leading wool merchant in L'Excelsis, the capital of Solidar, and the most powerful nation on Terahnar, he has spent years becoming a journeyman artist and is skilled and diligent enough to be considered for the status of master artisan. However, when his master patron is killed in a flash fire, Rhenn discovers he is an Imager, one who can visualize things into reality. Now, he must join the Collegium of Imagisle and learn to perfect his power