The Crescent Mountains

In the time before Aylith, the world has been scarred by the Strigoi in the Red War. An elven prophecy tells of a great Elven Priestess meant to unite the races, the Pontem. Tsillah is destined to be the bridge but her Strigoi blood leaves others mistrustful of her dealings. Her heart is called to aid the Strigoi in finding security within the Crescent Mountains. Yet the she-elf's works are thrown into chaos at the rise of a treacherous scheme. Tsillah's fate becomes uncertain as the world seems to turn against her and she vanishes.

            Aylith and Lusha journey to the fabled sisters to translate the ancient texts recovered from the Athenaeum. The Eruanna emboldens with each passing day and Lusha marks her changes for the Order's research. The book could reveal much about Aylith's power and the Order's fears. Yet there is more that this tome will unearth from the caverns than any of them realize.

            Caden and company find that the Athenaeum is abandoned, having missed Aylith's passing. The boys look to Ahriman for guidance after confessing their true intentions for travel. The trio's bond strengthens, and they set out north following the hints of Caden's sister. Each day grows darker for Bradyn as a sickness creeps over him. Caden can feel the presence of the Morhach following then. They do not realize that their urgency is leading them down Cain's desired path. The veiled being remains close to them, watching for signs of his host.