Modern day Blackwood, a large city experiencing a mysterious series of deliberately set fires. Cyrus Ashford is a 29 year old architect with a reputation for being brilliant, meticulous, and unusually composed. Tall and lean, Cyrus has dark brown hair, steel-blue eyes, and an elegant appearance. He dresses impeccably, favoring tailored dark clothing, long coats, and understated accessories. As an architect, Cyrus is fascinated by buildings, structures, history, and design.