Two years after the fall of the Monster God, the world struggles to rebuild. Yet in the ruins of Shala-Dagh, Darje still hears the whispers-fragments of voices that once belonged to her allies, calling her toward an uncertain destiny. Haunted by the past and driven by a need to find purpose, she wanders the shadowed roads of Eastern Europe, where towns bear scars of the Rune War and clans of mystics speak of vanishings and betrayals.But darkness never stays buried. Fanatics of the Severed Veil, worshipers of the fallen Sonaht, stalk Darje through broken marketplaces and ruined chapels. They believe she carries remnants of their god's essence and must be sacrificed to bring about his return. Beside her stands Kevin-returned from death, irreverent and stubborn, his unstable magic growing stronger each day. Together they navigate treacherous caravans, corrupted rituals, and zealots hungry for blood, discovering allies among the roaming clans who refuse to bow to fear.To overcome the cult's leader and her monstrous summons, Darje must confront more than her enemies. She must face her own identity-not as a weapon forged in war, but as a protector who chooses her path. From crumbling fortresses to rebuilt sanctuaries, her journey will decide whether Shala-Dagh remains a grave of ashes or rises again as a beacon for those who wield magic.