Hounded by watchmen, trolls, goblins, and a relentless bounty hunter, 13-year-old Jetsam dreams of the day he’ll no longer have to run for his life. In the mountain city of Dwim-Halloe, Eadriel and Elvar were born twins to teachers at the city’s revered School of Magic. When the new king outlawed magic, the boys’ parents were murdered. Their deaths forfeited the twins' magical birthright and made them homeless fugitives. Rescued by an orphan gang, the fleeing twins were nicknamed Flotsam and Jetsam. To survive as outcasts, the orphans scavenge and pilfer nightly. Their last risky foray sent them fleeing into an unfamiliar cavern. Now the boys are lost deep underground where they encounter a strange beast that will change their lives forever and begin a harrowing journey for their ultimate survival. Crimson & Cream recounts Jetsam’s adventurous tale of flight and discovery as the fugitive orphan unravels his tortured past while securing his tenuous future.

In Dwim-Halloe, a new king declared magic evil, and outlawed its practice. This decree spawned a revolt by the resident spellcasters, which led to a bloody rebellion. With brutal force, the new King crushed the uprising. Eidryn and Elvar Lothyrn were born identical twins to teachers at Dwim-Halloe’s revered School of Magic. Their parents’ murder forfeited the boys' birthright to learn the art of magic, and sent them fleeing for their lives. The brothers were rescued by an orphan gang who adopted the duo and nicknamed them Flotsam and Jetsam. The clan introduced the twins to their underground lair, where they live in hiding. To survive, the urchins sneak up to town nightly to scavenge and pilfer. During their last risky foray, a sentry spotted the intruders and the brothers fled into an unfamiliar cavern. Lost deep underground, they encounter a strange beast that changes their lives forever, and starts a harrowing journey for survival.