The Council of Eight has fallen, and the city of Vol stands in ruins. Citizens must worship the reigning Spirit of Shadow or flee, lest they become food for her monstrous offspring. Only a small band of survivors dare to take shelter in an abandoned shrine, helping those who need it and giving them safe passage out of the city. But how long can they evade the notice of their enemies? Driven by desperation, Korbin and Octavia infiltrate the temple...