Raven's son is sent to the Stationsstraat to learn to live among the Commons. Although he is not charmed by this, this changes when he meets the Ordinary Aiya. He therefore sticks to the rules until he is asked to use his powerful magic again and even his sister Byrgid comes to the Stationsstraat. It seems as if he has to choose between his love for Aiya or his life as a powerful magician.Or not?