Death is only the beginning.Dustin Graves was a jack of all trades, a directionless dreamer until the day he found his purpose: as a ritual sacrifice. Transformed in death, Dust awakens to the eldritch mysteries behind the grit and glamor of the city of Valero – and to the wellspring of dark magic that lives inside his very bones.This is where it all began. Discover how Dustin met his friends and foes at the Lorica, and get a firsthand look at his death – the very ritual murder that would change his life forever. Experience Penumbra and discover the Darkling Mage universe today!