
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 and Luna fight to save Zed from unearthly powers; Garret pressures Tobin to betray Falista; Wren and Janzo explore mysteries beneath the outpost.

Garret and Luna set out on a rescue mission; Tobin proves his loyalty; Wren and Janzo discover what lies beneath the outpost; a quest begins to uncover Luna's past.

Talon summons a new threat, recalling the ghosts of her childhood; Garret hunts for Dred; Gwynn prepares the outpost for war; a messenger brings devastating news.

Talon tries to outmaneuver her new rival while Gwynn struggles to maintain control of the outpost; a baron named Tobin marches in and makes an outrageous proposal; The Mistress bitterly reunites with a close relative.