A choice has been made... While Malachi's forces begin to encroach on Ionia's surrounding territories, the consequences of their actions force long-buried secrets to the surface. Tensions rise when the Nexus arrives in Newaygo, and bonds of family, faith, and loyalty are put to the test. As new threats press against the ruling class, the next generation must decide whether to keep their paternal traditions alive... or allow the destruction in order to build a new world for themselves.