As war looms across Terrae Exterus, Alce, the Promised One, struggles to unite and lead the Sabaoth against the advancing forces of Lucero, a banished demon gathering monstrous allies and sowing chaos. Alce’s powers are evolving in unpredictable ways after absorbing energy from both his enemy and a legendary sword, Foebane. While still recovering, he faces pressure to lead, train, and make difficult decisions that could determine the fate of multiple realms.
Meanwhile, Lucero hides in plain sight within his massive, fractured army—composed of ogres, trolls, mammont war beasts, and manipulated humans called the Famul—using proxies to spread destruction. One such army massacres the Krill at Poleon Ferry despite the defenders’ clever tactics and desperate resistance. This devastating loss signals the urgency of the war to the Sabaoth.
Scouts confirm Lucero’s growing strength and uncover terrifying new creations called Stirpe, hinting at darker plans still to come. As Alce trains with his allies and contends with internal divisions, doubts, and unwanted political attention, he prepares for a confrontation that will determine whether his world falls to shadow or survives through fire and sacrifice.