a pale specter
Summary
Commander Luther and Vashak Theron investigate the return of the Grey beasts, consulting mystic Olena who reveals the threat originates within Hectaria. Upon learning the Church has seized Princess Aurelia, they race to the capital. Theron violently breaches the compound to rescue her, engaging in brutal combat with church guards while Luther follows, exposing deep political tensions and supernatural dangers.
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Church purifications and Grey attacks on villages
Prince Aldrich's council on the treaty and war
Debate over marrying Aurelia to the Bashak
Political risks of arresting Archdeacon Ludoslav
Mission to Cornesque and the witch of Namansk
Departure with Theron and the Vashak guard
Conversation with Theron on the road
Theron's philosophy on war and fear
Arrival at the ruined village of Cornesque
Meeting the young witch Olena
Olena's demand for blood for divination
The bird demon speaks and Olena's vision
News of Aurelia's capture by the Church
Rush to the capital and planning the rescue
Storming the Church compound with Theron
Combat within the compound and finding Aurelia
Confrontation with Ludoslav and final judgment
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