Callum and his companions have survived dungeons, battles, and the shifting will of a system they barely understand. But survival was only the beginning.

Now back among the Rothsbone Horde, a new challenge takes root.

The seeds brought from the western islands must be grown, and what should have been a simple task quickly becomes something far more complex. Building a grove in the heart of the plains means assembling rare magical specialists, securing resources, and turning untamed wilderness into something worth protecting.

At the same time, the Spring Festival begins.

Clans gather from across the plains for trade, competition, and celebration. Summoner matches draw crowds, alliances are tested, and for a brief moment, the world feels alive with possibility.

But not everyone has come to celebrate.

Power draws attention. Old enemies begin to move. Antoine Pickt's influence spreads through fear and control, while deeper threats stir beyond the safety of the festival fires.

When a disappearance pulls Auggie into a race against time and a dark ritual begins to take shape in the forest, the group is forced in different directions, each facing challenges that cannot be ignored.

For Callum, the path forward is no longer just about survival.

It's about what he's willing to build…and what he's willing to defend.