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Chapter 6 — Buddita

The group arrives at the Haramswood village, and Buddita sees the hardships of the Migrant Elves with her own eyes. The village elder shares more details about the missing children.

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Chapter 4 — Aaryn

Meet Aaryn Stormryder, captain of the Crownsguard and childhood friend to Prince Reagent Montague Johanan. Aaryn's investigation into a mysterious burned body is interrupted when Montague puts him on a more important assignment which threatens the stability of Rhys.

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Chapter 3 — Samael

As the group makes preparations to leave for the Haramswood, Samael is contacted by his master for another assignment.

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