It is the day after the riot in the village caused by the rogue Rune-Mage. Everyone is looking forward to a quiet morning filled with delicious food and the warmth of friendship. However, a beautiful woman with a torn and bloody dress pounds on the front door of the Stray Hare Inn begging them for help.
What fresh mess will Gerod and Liessa be drawn into? What is the connection between this woman and Eustil the elf? Will Wiglaf ever get to go home again? What is Watcher's goal, and how far will she go to unlock the secrets hidden within Gerod's head?