“The Prince of Shadows’ is part thief, part trickster, and part agent of change. To some he is a hero; to others a villain. He has squandered the riches of the dwarves, murdered the hopes of a dragon, and plundered the dreams of a god. Countless thieves, spies, charlatans, daredevils, smugglers, and heroes are part of the Prince’s vast but unseen network—whether they know it or not.” (HH: 262)