With Danforth in ruins, Parliament gathers to discuss their next course of action, leaving King Peter's right to rule in the balance. If deposed, the crown passes to his youngest daughter, Victoria, and Blackwood fears she would become a pawn for Parliament's schemes. Meanwhile, the streets of the Holy City, Illios, are tainted with blood. However, the Lucius Ambulate enforces silence among those within its walls. Anden never trusted men of the cloth, but this seems strange even for them. Something sinister lingers, and he, along with Damian and Wesley, must uncover the truth. On the western coast of the continent, Gwen trains in the old traditions to defend herself against the cloaked specters lurking in the shadows. While their reasons for hunting her are unknown, it can be assumed their motivations are malevolent in nature.