Song of Sid

How are the bank robbery in Belgium, the kidnapping in Somalia, the murder in Denmark, the aircraft hijacking in Argentina, and the bombed statue of Liberty connected? According to witnesses, one Mexican bandit is involved in all these crimes. He does not hide his face or his name. His name is Sid, and he calls himself a bad guy who is forced to play on the side of good. But who is Sid really, what magical artifacts is he searching for, and whom has he sworn to serve?