
Talon is a survivor. The last of the Blackblood race, she also endured the destruction of her entire village by a gang of brutal missionaries. Years after that life-defining attack, she travels to a lawless fortress along the edge of the civilized world, tracking the individuals who killed her family. As she makes the journey, she discovers that she possesses a mysterious supernatural power that she must now learn to control, not only to save herself but to defend the world against the tyranny of a fanatical religious dictator.
Talon sets up a sanctuary for the infected while Janzo and Wren conduct research to find a cure; Garret investigates a cult using human sacrifices.
Yavalla, Gwynn and Tobin overtake the Capital; the Outpost becomes a home for a Prime Order brute.
Talon struggles to command a murderous creature she has summoned; Garret and Janzo try to find the cause of the plaguing disease; Talon searches for more of her family's murderers.
Against the Smith's advice, Talon goes after the demon before she's ready; the Mistress schemes to take over the colipsum trade.