All signs point to Mateo for the destruction being caused on Galenia. In order to determine if the mysterious substance he's mining is to blame, Hanna must go beyond the fortress walls and into the valley to see it for herself. Teamed up with the most unlikely ally, she follows the Yaru Nandin to find the answers they so desperately need. She hopes her trust is well-founded and he's not leading her into a trap. Meanwhile, not content to leave the fate of the world in the hands of a Yaru, the most powerful Juro gather to deal with the impending threat. Kazi trains with the Vaktare that protect the Juro as they march across Galenia in the hopes to stop Mateo from causing further devastation...if only they can find a way into the valley.