The circus lies behind Micah Grey in dust and ashes. He and the white clown, Drystan, have taken refuge in the decaying Kymri Theatre, home to the once-great magician, Jasper Maske. Though no longer a circus performer, Micah must still conduct a balancing act between his past and his future, while both avoiding the renewed and embittered rivalry of the magicians of Ellada and the Policiers who are convinced Micah played a part in the death of his old Ringmaster.