Ren discovers more about her abilities and her companion as she navigates a strange and dangerous underworld.

Ren and Hunter strike back against the Kah'Nath, but can Ren control her new abilities? And how far will Commander Othon go to find his quarry?

Ren has a disturbing vision, while Hunter meets with the Archivist's middleman. The Kah'Nath army leave no stone unturned in their search for the fugitives.

Ren's new abilities as a Nu'Mahri come shockingly to the fore as she and Hunter flee her village, and Hunter tells her about a mysterious Mahri expert called the Archivist who may be able to help her. Meanwhile the Kah'Nath Master gives Commander Othon an ultimatum.