Introduction: Sven lives in a world not so different from our own, except that in his there was once great and powerful magic that has dwindled into such short supply that though most common folk have never experienced it, the powerful and wealthy hoard magical supplies and employ warlocks and witches to keep thier lives convienient and their riches well-guarded. A lone wolf and a master thief, Sven makes his living stealing from the rich and keeping for himself. When his latest job goes awry, he gets a lot more than he bargined for and is set on a path of adventure and magic that is sure to change his life, and maybe everyone else's too......