As Summer Solstice dawns, the Elliot Twins and their companions make their way back to Trilleah, unaware of the lurking darkness beneath their feet. King Shrailzhar, determined to thwart their curse-breaking mission, orders the Lord of the Adders to target the weakest among them. The King believes that instilling fear will ensure their retreat. However, little does he know that fear can both ensnare and empower. If he understood its effects, King Shrailzhar might choose a different path altogether.