In the quiet villages and towns of 18th-century Europe, demons called the Ill lurk within the most beautiful works of art, brought to life by the torment of their creators. Drawn by their jewel-like allure, the unwary become possessed by the Ill and are driven to horrific acts of violence. Only the hunters of the Ciste Vihad can dispel the Ill. March is one such hunter, tracking the Ill from town to town to find the antiques that contain the demons before they can possess anyone. If the worst has come to pass, March unleashes his full powers to battle the fiendish Ill. Born of tragedy, the artifacts all have their own tales to tell, as do each of their victims. But March's story may be the most tragic of all.