Callum Hunt's life has been difficult ever since he was admitted to the Magisterium, since his father suspects him of being evil, and his closest companion is a Chaos-ridden wolf-- but when he discovers that his father may be trying to destroy both him and Havoc, he escapes back to the magical world and he and his friends Aaron and Tamara, become involved in the search for the stolen Alkahest, a copper gauntlet with dangerous powers. Depuis qu'il est petit, Call a appris qu'il valait mieux éviter la magie. Il fréquente maintenant le Magisterium et demeure convaincu que l'école ne peut lui causer que des ennuis. Cet endroit à la fois sinistre et sensationnel lui rappelle un passé trouble tout en le propulsant vers un avenir complexe qui promet de changer à jamais sa perception du bien et du mal.