Hours ago, Daniel Christianson met a mysterious man, Archbishop Virgil Spell. Virgil brought with him, claims that Dan was the progeny of a mystical race of people who harness the power of Vim and use it to fuel elemental abilities. These elemental adepts are known as Castorans. The two were set upon by the Indoctrinated of Faust; followers of a Castoran despot seeking the Herald of Vim. Now, Dan emerges from his stupor in a hospital bed, trying to recall the encounter...