Valley of the Wild

After reuniting with his friend Tristan, Prince Michael journeys to the Defre-Lanc with him to warn them of the approaching threat of Ferren; a monstrous creature with a bear's skull for a head and one of the Summoned.

Upon their arrival, the prince is tested according to the ways of the Sempren and sent to prison for his actions as a slave to the Summoned in an alternate timeline. Once he is released, he travels further north into the mountains with Tristan to seek the aid of the largest of sempren in mounting up defenses against Ferren, who has the ability to control wildlife and use animals as soldiers in warfare.

Throughout his time with the sempren, Michael is confronted with memories of his final day at the castle and how he left his dear friend Fredric behind, and he is forced to confront the true reason he left. All the while, he increasingly begins to question the idea that the Being is the truest source of magic in Magentara, and his encounter with Ferren leaves him conflicted and torn over his mission to destroy or convert the Summoned.