The rivers turn to blood and the mournful cry for judgment. Reslo returns to his family, but his quest is not over. Despite the comforts of home and the love of his wife and nephew, his blade thirsts. He promised the Templars he would return to them their champion's lost relic-blade, and he will not fail in his duty, no matter the cost. Gratas and Jerah arrive back in Nolterland. Their bodies are wounded and their souls ache from the months of fighting. When they find themselves in the idyllic town of Dunkhau, sleeping in comfortable beds every night, they both find that peace and comfort will shake their resolves more than any of war's horrors. Heiradra loves Dunkhau's peace and quaintness, but she cannot allow herself to become idle, not as her kingdom is besieged.

Plots take root in her mind, and she finds a new source for her magical spells: blood. They try their best to fit into their new lives, but legends and myths have taken notice of their actions. The ancient, haunted citadel of Basarvigg is occupied once more and the heroes will find there is nowhere left in Nod for peace to be found.