A silent, solitary figure stalks the midnight streets on a quest to gather the soul of his next victim. And the Godhead awaits fresh tribute. The culmination of years of diligent, singular faith explode in an orgy of offal-streaked, merciless ceremony. And the Godhead's ascendence to potency. But plans laid are rarely plans fulfilled. And the disciple's resolve is diverted, tested at the hour of execution. He must choose: contrive to follow long-sought destiny and author the end of the beginning. Or waver in his path and invite the beginning of the end...