In Ank'Harel, Vox Machina comes face-to-face with Anna Ripley... and Orthax. But only escape her clutches to stand accused of murder! While Vox Machina stands trial, Scanlan runs into his daughter. The clock is ticking as Scanlan tries to save his friends and his relationship with Kaylie.

Thordak has fallen - though the price paid was steep. In the aftermath, Raishan absconds with Thordak's corpse. Vox Machina doesn't know her plan, but it can't be good. Fractured, they scatter on their own personal quests: vengeance, solace, and knowledge.