
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.

Falista's anger is unleashed as she and Gwynn come to terms over Tobin; Janzo exposes a phony cure scheme; Talon seeks answers about her father.

Having discovered a powerful secret, Wythers blackmails Gwynn, insisting that she allow him to execute Talon; five killers from Talon's past ride into town, looking to take care of unfinished business.

Talon promises to find the mysterious "Book of Names"; Gwynn's true identity is revealed; Talon agrees to escort Janzo to meet the Worm's colipsum supplier outside the walls of the Outpost.

Talon and Zed learn painful truths about their relatives; Tobin makes a heroic rescue; Yavalla's horde grows as the outpost prepares for battle.