Long ago, shapeshifting monsters ruled the Commonwealth using blasphemous magic that fed on the souls of their subjects. Hundreds of years later a new tomb has been uncovered, and despite the legends that disturbing a shapeshifter's final resting place will wake them once again, the Warlord is determined to dig it up. There are others who mean to brave the traps and pitfalls guarding the crypt: four individuals are out to steal the same cursed sword rumored to be at the very bottom of the tomb. But some things-- and some secrets-- are best left buried.... -- adapted from jacket.