Somewhere in New Mexico, Stephen and the other two arrived cautiously. Stephen and Nicktimus wore grave expressions as they worked together, using the Book of Vishanti to search for something. Following behind them was the gloomy Lison. Lison had an enigmatic background. A loyal worshipper of Black Adam, he regarded himself as Black Adam's servant. Long ago, he had assumed another identity and infiltrated Kamar-Taj, starting out as a rookie sorcerer. He wanted to rise to the upper ranks, to reach the level of Mordo and Wong.