Your name is Shadow, and you are a thief. An exceptional thief. For the last 3 years, you have been working the rooftops of the city of Laevani, stealing from the rich and powerful. You are well named, as you seem to have the ability to move unseen in the dark and pass like a shadow in the night. However, last night the unthinkable happened. You were caught and thrown into jail. But you managed to escape your cell, but then encountered powers beyond your belief, trying to bring back an ancient evil banished from your world eons past. And you may be the only person in Laevani who can stop the return of this eons old terror - as you have the key to its escape. But having just escaped with your life, the minions of this great evil are now trying to track you down. But you cannot just hide, as you have to find the few people in the city who may be able to help you thwart this terror from history. Expect roof-top chases and action as you search the streets of the city to try to find those who can help you, whilst remaining a step ahead of the dread servants of this ancient power. Trust no one.Are you the hero? In this gamebook, you play Shadow. You make all the decisions, and choose unique abilities that may help (or hinder) you as you try to uncover this terrifying scheme. Armed with two 6-sided dice, a pencil, paper and an eraser, are you ready to take on the dark powers?