Many years ago in the quiet land of Roddington, one of the nefarious Shadowlords bound all who lived there under an evil spell. While everyone else toils under a veil of secrecy, only the boy Adam Crescent exists outside of the curse. When a mysterious stranger appears at his door with word of a hidden purpose, Adam ignores the claims and returns to his work. As soon as he turns his head, though, the world he thought he knew vanishes, and he is thrust into darkness. When death suddenly strikes, Adam realizes that the curse poses a very real threat and vows to do everything in his power to bring down the Shadowlords. The only ones who can help him are the fabled Pentacular Reximen, a band of warriors dedicated to protecting the weak. But Adam must hurry, for his own dark secrets could be his downfall.