Historian Mason Cainrich is confronted by a mysterious stranger, Ciro Aurrente, who shares with him the most sinister conspiracy ever carried out. In this episode Mason meets Ciro who begins his story of the destruction of Corraban, what had been the greatest city in the world, and as with many good stories it starts with murder.

Featuring Mike Cuellar as Mason Cainrich, Graham Rowat as Ciro Aurrente,, Daniel Santoy as Hermes Dallon and Nerys Howell as Elizabeth Morisae.