Nurien is relieved they managed to foil yet another plan of Jennesar’s and of his ultimate enemies’ to destroy him. He must continue to keep up with the dungeon and grow, but he also needs to work with the church of light and the duchess if he’s to have any chance of achieving his goals of revenge, taking his rightful place, and being safe from those that seek his destruction.
Catalina continues to grow as a mage, and once again is deep in mourning for her loss. Her father is gone, and she’s thrust into a role she’s trained for her whole life. But is it all too soon? She has no choice but to grow as she’s faced with many challenges.
Carlton has come full circle, and despite the odds has managed to reach his goal of becoming highest, and with others helping the last remnants of the corrupt church may be wiped out. The challenge of rebuilding the church from the ashes is a daunting one however, and he’ll need lots of help. If that wasn’t enough for him to worry about, a woman will come into his life and turn it all upside down.
The stakes are high. Safety and peace for Nysten, the church of light, and for Nurien, all rest on their ability to carry out their plans with little to no resources. Will it be enough?