Rhunal and the survivors of the battle of the crypt set out on the road to the town of Refuge. A fierce storm arises from the marsh as if chasing them. Fleeing from the cyclone, they are blown off a cliff into a sunken, ancient forest.
Rhunal faces the storm with her magic, emboldened and strengthened by it. In the end, the storm speaks to her in words she can't understand and carves unknown words across her arm with magic.
The she-orc is beset by nightmares as they set off across the dark forest. But more physical creatures oppose them as well. They are pursued by a hybrid horned bear, the first Chimera the fledging party has ever encountered. And deeper in lies an ancient manor defended by skeletons with amethyst eyes. Staying away would be the safe choice, but ancient places have rich rewards.