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The Last Horizon Series

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The Last Horizon is Will Wight's currently ongoing series. Set in a sci-fi fantasy universe, The Last Horizon follows [[Varic Vallenar]] and his crew on The Last Horizon.

"To survive in this galaxy, you need a wand in one hand and a gun in the other.”

==The Last Horizon Books==
#[[The Captain]] (Apr '23)
#[[The Engineer]] (Dec '23)
#[[The Knight]] (June '24)
#[[The Pilot]] (July '25)
#[[The Commander]] (Dec '26)
#The Sword

The series is a predicted seven book series, though the final book title is unknown.

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Yerin

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'''Yerin''' is the companion of [[Wei Shi Lindon]] and the apprentice of the Sage of The Endless Sword. She is currently an Underlady on the Path of the Endless Sword and, following the death of her master, the only follower of that path. She is affiliated with [[House Arelius]], the [[Skysworn (Organization)|Skysworn]], [[Akura Clan]] and the [[Reaper Division]].
<blockquote>''Yerin herself wasn't sure how old she was, <br>but twenty had to be about right.''<br>- Uncrowned</blockquote> Yerin doesn’t know her exact date-of-birth, because of her traumatic childhood. She thinks she’s about a year older than [[Lindon]]. In [[Uncrowned]], book 8, [[Naru Saeya]] suggests she is about 20.

==Appearance==
In book 1, [[Unsouled]], Yerin is very thin, and shorter than [[Lindon]]. She’s scruffy, like she has spent the past weeks camped out in the woods. She cuts her own hair with sword madra in a perfectly straight line to minimize its interference in combat. Initially, she wears a tattered black sacred artist's robe with a thick red cord tied around her waist, made of blood madra. Her "uninvited guest". Her skin is covered in thin white scars from practicing the Endless Sword technique. After she advances to Underlady, her body is reforged in soulfire and her scars disappear. Encouraged by [[Akura Mercy]] and Lindon, she allows her hair to grow past her shoulders but continues to cut her bangs short and straight.

===Yerin-Ruby===
[[File:Yerin, end of Wintersteel, fanart by felcandy.jpeg|240px|left]] Art: Yerin, end of Wintersteel, by felcandy, with permission. Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/felcandy.art/ felcandy.
Near the end of Book 8, [[Wintersteel]], Yerin’s eyes become red and a lock of her hair turns red. Image by felcandy, with permission.
==Personality==
Yerin was dedicated to her beloved master, the [[Sage of the Endless Sword]]. Now that he’s dead, she clings to his teachings and his memory, seeking to succeed him as the next Sage of the Endless Sword, something that would come to hold her back. After her master was murdered in [[Sacred Valley]] she’s been suspicious of supposedly kindly strangers. However, once she gives her trust, she is totally loyal, especially to [[Lindon]]. She is an intense person, brave but not showy, without an ounce of self-pity. Her words are few but honest; her speech is habitually pithy and straightforward, but not mean-spirited. She doesn’t know when she was born. She is illiterate but she is intelligent and frequently comes up with dry-as-dust analogies, metaphors and similes. She hates and fears her [[Blood Shadow]], a piece of the [[The Bleeding Phoenix]], as it has murdered many innocent people, including her entire family.
===Her Fear===
<br />She fears being alone. She lost her entire family at about age 7 to a hungry [[Blood Shadow]] (see Skysworn). She lost her master The [[Sage of the Endless Sword|Sword Sage]] at about age 16 or 17. She doesn’t want to lose anyone else that she calls friend or family. She values her relationships with Lindon, [[Akura Mercy]], [[Ziel]], [[Little Blue]], [[Orthos]] the [[Sacred Beasts|Sacred Beast]], and [[Eithan Arelius]].

===Her Lord-Realm Revelations===

*Underlady — Her personal revelation is that she first started practicing the sacred arts because she wanted to be strong enough to never again lose the one she loves and be left behind, or leave them behind.(Underlord, book 6)
*Overlady — Her Overlord revelation was accepting that she is not her master, the Sword Sage. She cherishes his memory, but she is her own self{{book ref|ws|23}}.
*Archlady —

==Progression==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!Rank
!Book & Chapter
!Details
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|Jade
|Debut
|Yerin was a Jade when she first appeared in [[Sacred Valley]] with her [[Sage of the Endless Sword|master]].
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|Lowgold
|End of [[Unsouled|Book 1]]
|Yerin took in her [[Sage of the Endless Sword|master]]'s Remnant, advancing to Lowgold.
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|Highgold
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|Truegold
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|Underlord
|[[Underlord|Book 6]] Chapter ?
|Yerin advanced to Underlord in [[Night Wheel Valley]]. Her revelation was that she practices the [[Sacred Arts]] because she doesn't want to have to feel the pain of losing anybody she cares about, ever again.
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|Overlord
|[[Wintersteel|Book 8]] Chapter ?
|Yerin advanced to Overlord shortly before her last match in the [[Uncrowned King Tournament]]. Her revelation was to accept that she is not her [[Sage of the Endless Sword|master]]. She loves and admires him, but she is not him.
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|Overlord Pseudo-Herald
|[[Wintersteel|Book 8]] Chapter 25
|In between the matches of her last match in the Tournament, she merged with her [[Ruby|shadow]], technically becoming a Herald while still an Overlady. In practice, she was not a true Herald, but something of a Pseudo-Herald. Unfortunately, her spirit and body were out of balance, which would have caused great problems in the future.
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|Overlord Half-Herald
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|She used her wish as winner of the Tournament to have the Monarchs fix her imbalance, becoming a proper half-herald.
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|Herald
|Dreadgod
|She advanced to Archlady, becoming a true herald.
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|Monarch
|[[Waybound]] C27
|Manifested the Death Icon when fighting [[Akura Malice]], ascending to Monarch.
|}

==Biography==
Yerin was known to be a genius in her hometown before everyone was slaughtered by a Blood Shadow belonging to [[The Bleeding Phoenix]]. She was only seven years old.<blockquote> The entire purpose of the Blood Shadow was to steal power by killing or possessing others and bring that power back to the Bleeding Phoenix, but Yerin hadn’t allowed hers to escape. Not since it had killed her parents.{{book ref|ws|16}}</blockquote>

At only seven years old, she held the bloody thing back and stopped it from attempting to kill the [[Sage of the Endless Sword]]. Although he was completely safe, he was impressed by her willpower and natural talent, and chose to take her on as his apprentice. He challenged her and caused her many injuries and scars, taking her around the continent for training. When Yerin was about 16 or 17, he took her to [[Sacred Valley]] and went into the [[Labyrinth]] via the Ancestor’s Tomb on Mount Samara, intending to ask [[Subject One]] how to free her of her Blood Shadow. However, treacherous elders and jades repeatedly poisoned and then eventually ambushed and killed him, hoping to rob his treasures of his corpse. After his assassination at the hands of the Heaven's Glory sect, she was driven out of the temple they were using as a base. She met Wei Shi Lindon, avenged her master, and used his [[Remnant]] to ascend from Jade to Lowgold. About a month later, she met [[Eithan Arelius]] in the Desolate Wilds of the [[Blackflame Empire]]. He has guided her and Lindon ever since then. She joined the [[Skysworn (Organization)]] to fight Redmoon Hall, a [[Dreadgod cult]]. She competed in the [[18th Uncrowned King Tournament]]. She also helped evacuate [[Sacred Valley]] and battled many hunger madra monsters and even a monarch in the [[Labyrinth]].<br>

*More information on Blood Shadows at [[The Bleeding Phoenix#Ruby, Yerin’s Shadow|Bleeding Phoenix]]

==Powers and Techniques==
Yerin is a top-notch sacred artist on the Path of Endless Sword who is consistently able to defeat opponents of a higher level of advancement, or multiple opponents of her level. After she merges with her [[Blood Shadow]], she can do even more.

==='''Notable''' '''Opponents and Duels'''===
While a Lowgold in ''[[Soulsmith]]'', Yerin was able to defeat 3 other Lowgolds who tried to attack Lindon. In ''[[Blackflame]]'', Yerin as a new Highgold was able to give [[Jai Long]], a Truegold, fear for his own safety until he decided to escape. As a Truegold in ''[[Underlord]]'', Yerin (along with her newly advanced Blood Shadow clone) was able to simultaneously fight attackers from the [[Seishen Kingdom]], Underlord Prince Kiro and Underlady gardener Meira. Her lifeline was cut and she was badly depleted. Later in the book, she again dueled the Seishen Underlady, advancing to Underlady herself and winning.

====Tournament Duels====
In the [[18th Uncrowned King Tournament]] Yerin duels several contenders. Most notably she battled blindfolded against Altavian Arelius from [[House Arelius]]. At the end of book 7, she gave her all against her best friend [[Wei Shi Lindon]] Arelius. In book 8, she defeats Calan Archer from the [[Stormcallers]] and with Ruby’s help, she outperforms [[Yan Shoumei]] and her monstrous [[Blood Shadow]] Crusher.
<br />Finally, as an Overlady-Herald, she fuses with Ruby and wins the crown against the gold dragon [[Sopharanatoth]]{{book ref|ws|24}}.
<blockquote> The Ninecloud Soul’s voice leaked in from outside. “. . .witnessing history here today! Sacred artists one and all, bear witness to the eighteenth Uncrowned King!” (Wintersteel chapter 25)</blockquote>

==='''Innate Abilities'''===
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'''[[Steelborn Iron body|Steelborn Iron Body]]''': Yerin's special Iron Body grants her superhuman strength dramatically beyond that of a normal Iron Body.

'''Sword Sage's Remnant''': Yerin is bonded to the Sage of the Endless Sword's remnant. This grants her multiple other retractable limbs that end in swords, as well as access to some of the Sage's memories.

'''Blood Shadow''': In ''[[Underlord]]'', Yerin gains the ability to release her Blood Shadow, who is able to fight as an independent copy of her with all of her skills and abilities. She is well coordinated with her Blood Shadow.

'''Netherclaw''' — First employed to defeat [[Yan Shoumei]] via her [[Blood Shadow]] Ruby, in book 8, [[Wintersteel]]. <blockquote> The black sword was called Netherclaw, named for the beast that guarded the Netherworld in the mythology of some culture Yerin didn’t care about. It was used by a slaughter artist centuries ago, an Archlord on a Path of blood and sword madra that had murdered anyone he came across to harvest their aura. He had eventually been stopped by a Sage…the Sage of Red Faith, in fact, though Yerin had a hard time imagining him saving anyone’s life, even by accident. Its binding was an advanced Forger technique, filled with the will of the murderer who had left it behind. Yerin had tried to activate it herself, but her compatibility with the sword was pitiful. The only reason she was able to use her master’s sword was her long history with it, and her familiarity with its power. Ruby could use the technique just fine, but she couldn’t survive doing it. Until now. Her copy of Yerin’s Diamond Veins had finally progressed far enough, her body was solid, and the spirit well had strengthened her madra. Scarlet madra Forged in lines over Ruby’s sword, weaving itself strand by strand, growing in power and intensity.{{book ref|ws|21}}</blockquote>

When Yerin merges with Ruby and advances to Herald at Overlady, Netherclaw becomes a truly terrifying weapon, used to defeat the gold dragon [[Sopharanatoth]] and win the [[18th Uncrowned King Tournament]], and Penance{{book ref|ws|24}}.

*See [[Advancement Level#Herald]]

'''Moonlight Bridge''' — a tournament prize for making it to the finals. She can travel anywhere instantly. <blockquote> “The Moonlight Bridge!” the Soul announced, and for some reason everyone cheered at the construct’s name. “This Divine Treasure allows near-instant transportation anywhere in the world! Special credit is given to Reigan Shen. . . “There are some restrictions, of course, on such a miraculous power!” the Ninecloud Soul went on, and Yerin quenched her expectations. “Yerin cannot bring anyone along for the ride, and the Treasure cannot be used in quick succession. If she moves all the way around the world, the Moonlight Bridge can take up to three days to recover. But traveling within sight? That, she can do as much as she likes. Imagine the possibilities!” (Wintersteel chapter 22)</blockquote>

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==='''Path of the Endless Sword '''===
Yerin was taught the [[Path of the Endless Sword]] by [[Sage of the Endless Sword|The Sword Sage]], [[Sage of the Endless Sword|Adama]].

====Path Techniques====

*'''Flowing Sword''' (Enforcer): sword aura is collected from the surrounding area with every movement of the sword. This technique strengthens Yerin's strikes as the fight progresses.
*'''Rippling Sword''' (Striker)sends out a wave of sword aura it can be launched from her remnant arms at her back
*'''Endless Sword''' (Ruler): waves of sword madra emanate from Yerin, cutting anyone and anything caught nearby. Any bladed edge caught in this technique will emit sword madra of its own, setting up a potentially deadly chain reaction. In ''Ghostwater'', Yerin learns to control this better. <blockquote> Pain erupted all over Yerin’s body as her own flesh turned against her, seized by Yan Shoumei’s own Ruler technique. She’d burned soulfire for this, as it affected Yerin quickly, making her muscles twitch and her heart convulse. But Yerin didn’t need to move her body. Aura echoed from the black sword that had fallen at Yan Shoumei’s feet. The Endless Sword rang out, opening the Redmoon artist’s throat. (Wintersteel chapter 21)</blockquote>
*''' Frozen Blade technique ''' — learned from the Winter Sage [[Min Shuei]], who forged the wintersteel blade for Adama. <blockquote> Frozen Blade madra and icy aura erupted from her sword. White blades hung in the air like snowflakes as restrictive force enveloped them all. Yerin had an easier time controlling the madra than she had before, but it was still like wrapping her arms around the neck of a mad bull and trying to steer. (Wintersteel chapter 21) </blockquote>

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The Knight

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'''The Knight''' is the third book of [[The Last Horizon Series|The Last Horizon]] by Will Wight.
{{Infobox book
| name = The Knight
| author = [[Will Wight]]
| language = English
| genre = Sci-Fi/Fantasy
| series = [[The Last Horizon Series|The Last Horizon]]
| image = File:The Knight Cover.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| published = June 11, 2024
| media_type = ebook, paperback, audiobook
| followed_by = '''[[The Pilot]]'''
|preceded_by='''[[The Engineer]]'''}}
==Synopsis==
'''''“As the Knight of The Last Horizon, I challenge you.”'''''

''The Last Horizon has already sown new legends across the galaxy, tales of monsters defeated and worlds saved. For better and for worse, their reputation is spreading.''

''Their enemies have taken notice.''

''On Karosha, the Perfected gather fleets crewed by inhumanly flawless soldiers. In the Galactic Union, the secretive organization known as Solstice pulls strings in the shadows. And in the depths of Dark Space, after years of silence, the ravenous D’Niss begin to stir.''

''Raion Raithe, Knight of The Last Horizon, sees these threats as a chance to redeem himself. He will stand against the danger, and he will stand strong, no matter what it costs.''

''His friends are counting on him.''

==Plot Summary==
For a chapter by chapter summary, see [[Summary:The Knight|/Summary]].

====Obtaining The Zenith Cannon====
It's been months after the events of [[The Engineer]], and the crew of ''The Last Horizon'' has spent that time cleaning up the [[Iron Legion]] and other threats. Mell has continued progress on the search for the [[Mortal Edict|Zenith Cannon]], and the crew holds a meeting to discuss the new intel. The Zenith Cannon has been traced back to be in the care of Benri Vallenar, and with some convincing Varic plans call his father. The meeting ends when Raion receives a call. The Green Titan Knight is alive, after having been infected with the parasites that wiped out the other Knights five years prior when they killed Neth'terith and drove out the D’Niss from the galaxy.

Varic and Raion travel to the Titan Force headquarters to meet with the creator of the Divine Titans, [[Janbell Cryce|Doctor Cryce]]. Parryl Cryce, the aforementioned Green Knight, has been in a coma since her infestation, and Doctor Cryce is growing desperate. Varic proposes a ritual requiring the Heart of Visiria, the planetary treasure of [[Visiria]], that can save her, and suggests Raion to go after it. On Visiria, Raion and Varic meet with Raion’s brother, [[Ryzer Raithe|Ryzer]], who works for the planetary government. They convince him to help them obtain the Heart, by working their way through Visiri Senators. Varic trusts them with the task and returns to the ship, where Sola reports a potential new enemy. They head out in a shuttle to check out the threat. While on route, Varic calls his father to discuss the Zenith Cannon, and a meeting is considered. Before reaching their destination, Varic’s Cosmic Path leads their shuttle out of Subspace early. While trying to find the cause, Varic’s spell is caught by [[Sel’miroth]], and she emerges from Subspace along with her soldiers. Varic and Sola escape after a failed attempt to kill her.

Back on The Last Horizon, Varic calls Raion to tell him of the return of the D'Niss. He convinces Raion to continue his mission, while they move to deal with the D’Niss. After the call, the crew suddenly receives an emergency transmission from the Karoshan royal guard, and Shyrax informs them that some ships had been taken over by traitors compelled by the Perfected. The crew aids Shyrax in taking care of the attackers, and once back on The Last Horizon, Mell shares the intel she found of the Galactic Union supporting the King Regent Felrex. The crew decides to continue pursuing the Zenith Cannon for now.

Benri meets with Varic and ''The Last Horizon''. To Varic’s dismay, the Cannon, or Mortal Edict, is awake. They agree that Edict should stay with the crew, but her presence results in Horizon and Shadow Ark complaining. Shyrax finally makes the choice to become Shadow Ark’s guardian. With the Zenith Colony now activated, the Karoshan rebels fleet and D’Niss refugees settle down inside Ark.

====Raion and the Visiria Government====
While the Last Horizon crew deals with the D’Niss incursion, Raion and Ryzar meet with the Planetary Governor at the Prime Arena of Visiria. The Governor, [[Nelula Seiren]], reveals her and the Senator’s disappointment with Raion’s actions as part of the Last Horizon crew. She insists on Raion fighting with representatives of the Senators to earn Visiria’s trust. Raion realizes it's a trap, but decides to accept. After defeating the first representative fighter, Raion learns that he must beat at least seven opponents in a row, one for each Senator. Believing he can overcome the challenge, he continues to fight and win rounds, making it through the seventh. Governor Seiren calls for more opponents and rounds continue.

On the other side of the galaxy, Varic awakens with a premonition of danger. Realizing Raion is in danger, he orders the ship to enter Subspace immediately to reach Raion.

Ryzer and Governor Seiren observe a bloodied and unconscious Raion on the ground. In a hologram, King Felrex praises them before leaving, and Raion is taken to medical moments before Varic teleports nearby. Though his demeanor is mild, storm clouds begin to roll above them as Varic watches the footage of Raion’s fight. Varic declares that he could pick up the challenge where Raion left off. The Governor tries to dissuade him, but after some provocation, Varic challenges the Senators. Varic beats all the Senator representatives using his various magics. He then challenges the Governor herself, threatening her and Visiria. Releasing her, he turns to threaten Ryzer instead. But before Varic follows through on that threat, an injured Raion hobbles inside and stops him.

====Healing Parryl and the D’Niss Invasion of The Visiri System====
Back on The Last Horizon, Raion learns the Heart of Visiria wasn’t obtained, and tries to get up to continue the mission. He is sedated, and Varic reports back to the crew on Raion’s condition. They take into account their current situation, with the ship surrounded by the Visiria fleet and the Perfected soon to arrive. The situation worsens when Mell suddenly announces the arrival of [[D’Niss]]. They receive a transmission from the King Regent Felrex, inviting Varic and Shyrax aboard his flagship. Varic offers to arrive after the D’Niss are dealt with and Felrex eventually agrees. Felrex disconnects, and Varic assures the crew that the Karoshans won’t be able to win against the D’Niss.

Watching the battle between the Karoshans and [[Hesh’ellik]], Varic notices the Karoshan flagship begins to recklessly advance forward. The flagship releases a drop pod, which then releases a powerful Combat Art, splitting Hesh’ellik into two. He realises the attack came from multiple Perfected and recognizes the opportunity to strike. Unfortunately, Horizon finds herself blocked from teleporting them onboard. Two more D’Niss warp into the system, and Varic now knows that this was a trap meant for The Last Horizon. They try to force their way through the Visiri fleet to dive into Subspace, minimizing as many casualties as possible. Omega takes Mortal Edict with him to board and take down ships, but loses her when he is defeated by Zyrana, one of the Perfected. Varic is forced to release his protection spells on the ship to help Shyrax, who was also boarding ships, when another D’Niss prepares to warp into the system. He realises the battle is lost, with the D’Niss there to take the Visiria system, and allows Sola to kill their way through the trap. Before The Last Horizon dives into Subspace, Varic teleports to Visiria, and makes Governor Seiren reluctantly hands over the Heart of Visiria.

Aboard the ship again, Varic reassures the crew that they hadn’t lost. After all, they only need hours to recuperate, while their enemies need more time for their plans. They start by heading towards the Titan Force headquarters, where Varic conducts the ritual to heal Parryl. He convinces Cryce into giving the headquarters to Shadow Ark.

The Last Horizon returns to the Visiri system with her full fleet. The system is infested with D’Niss, and the ritual to summon the [[Esh'kinnar|Swarm-Queen]] has started. With the crew working in cohesion, they destroy Zyn’tharak and kill Xarro'kesh with Worldslayer. However, Varic notices that the spell to summon Esh’kinnar was still too stable. He takes out Eurias and begins to directly seal out the spell, only to realize that [[Alazar]] is aiding the D’Niss. Varic calls for Shyrax’s help, and together they end the summoning spell, but are too late to stop Esh’kinnaar from entering their dimension. Varic orders a retreat to return later with reinforcements, and is horrified to learn that Raion already went to Shadow Ark to enter his Divine Titan.

====Defeating Esh’kinnaar====
Before Raion launches out in his Titan, Varic appears before him. He tries and fails to convince Raion to stop. Determined to not let Raion die as he did in his previous life, Varic turns to leave. Suddenly, the Blue Divine Titan awakens, somehow remembering Varic. With new options available, Varic prepares to fight in the Titan. Varic and the crew come up with a plan to fight Esh’Kinaar in their current state. Varic starts fighting his way through the horde of insectoid soldiers, and upon seeing him in the Blue Titan, Raion eagerly begins to follow the plan again. Varic attacks, seeing how far he can push the Blue Titan. He does significant damage to Esh’Kinaar, yet she refuses to move from her position over the sun. With the Titans limited by fuel, they decide to go all out and hit her as hard as they can. They determine Esh’kinaar is hiding a cocoon. After she launches her special attack, Varic clones Sola with Worldslayer, and with only a second to spare, Esh’kinaar is hit six times. With the Swarm-Queen dead, it is decided that Raion and Varic should break the cocoon. They hit the cocoon together, breaking it and releasing a wave of destructive energy. The spell hits Varic and Raion, the magic trying to consume their energy. Varic withdraws after the attack when he is suddenly attacked by a new Swarm Queen, one with the magic of death, left behind from the cocoon. Horizon teleports him out just before the Blue Titan is split into two.

The Red Divine Titan starts to clash with her, causing Raion consciousness to sink further into the Titan. Varic puts together a plan to stop it, putting Raion’s friends and family on call from across the galaxy. From their friendship channeling through Raion, he lands a devastating attack on the new Swarm Queen, allowing Varic to seal her away with Absolute Burial.

After the fight, Horizon complains to him about his choice to throw the bodies of both Swarm-Queens into a sun. Varic wonders what threats the Aether has prepared him for, and plans to strike at Solstice next. Meanwhile, across the galaxy, Benri Vallenar receives a call from the Zenith Processor, inviting him to Solstice.

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Nexk:

Currently Working On (High Priority):
# Complete [[Summary:The Knight|Summary:The Knight]] and [[Summary:The Pilot]]
#<s>[[Iron Legion]] & [[Iron King]] </s> Minor updates needed to catch up to TK info, but good for now
#Add character details to TE and TC book page#Finish adding all chars from TE
#Make some templates for Character pages

Todo List (Lower Priority):
#Finish: [[Aether]], update Magic side up to TK and write up Combat Arts side.
#Update all minor characters up to The Engineer.
#Organize Zenith Devices
#Start on [[Summary:The Knight|Summary:The Knight]]. Will start after updating everything up to the Engineer.
#Update [[Varic Vallenar]].
#[[D'niss]]
#<s>Finish adding all chars from TC</s>

Completed:
#[[Summary:The Captain|<s>Summary:The Captain</s>]]
#[[Summary:The_Engineer|<s>Summary:The Engineer</s>]]
#Characters: <s>[[Mell]], [[Queen Shyrax]], [[The Last Horizon]]</s>
#<s>[[Starhammer]] & [[Advocates]]</s>

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Summary:Bloodline

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This page contains a chapter by chapter summary of '''''[[Bloodline]]''''', book nine in the [[Cradle|Cradle series]].

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== Prologue ==
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*[[Suriel]] (point of view)
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Suriel protected two iterations, Commandment and Jester, from destruction. However, she had to allow another iteration to die in the process.

== Chapter 1 ==
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*[[Akura Mercy]] (point of view)
*[[Akura Pride]]
*[[Akura Charity]] (mentioned)
*[[Akura Fury]]
*[[Seishen Daji]] (mentioned)
*[[Akura Naria]]
*[[Akura Malice]] (mentioned)
*[[Xorrus]] (mentioned)
*[[Wei Shi Lindon]] (point of view)
*[[Yerin]]
*[[Dross
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Mercy cared for Pride to his annoyance. Fury arrived to share the capture of Daji and his intent to ascend.

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== Chapter 3 ==
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== Chapter 4 ==
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== Chapter 5 ==
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== Chapter 6 ==
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== Chapter 7 ==
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== Chapter 8 ==
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== Chapter 9 ==
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*[[Ziel]] (point of view)
*[[Eithan Arelius]]
*[[Wei Shi Lindon]] (mentioned)
*[[Northstrider]] (mentioned)
*Kazan Patriarch and his wife
*[[Kazan Maret]]
*[[Akura Mercy]] (point of view)
*Li Matriarch
*[[Kashi]]
*[[Jai Long]] (point of view)
*[[Jai Chen]]
*[[Yerin]] (mentioned)
*[[Ikari]]
*[[Orthos]] (mentioned)
*[[Wei Shi Kelsa]] (mentioned)
*[[Wei Shi Seisha]] (mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
Ziel went for the Kazan clan. He spoke with the Patriarch and his wife to tell them about the Titan. They agreed to evacuate fairly easily.

Mercy spoke with the Li Matriarch. She said she would confer with her elders but was unreceptive to the message.

Jai Long and Chen travelled with Eithan to Heaven’s Glory. Eithan told them about the advancement of him and his friends and tried to talk the Jais into joining them.

== Chapter 10 ==
;Characters
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;Plot Summary

== Chapter 11 ==
;Characters
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</div>

;Plot Summary

== Chapter 12 ==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
</div>

;Plot Summary

== Chapter 13 ==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
</div>

;Plot Summary

== Chapter 14 ==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
</div>

;Plot Summary

== Chapter 15 ==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
</div>

;Plot Summary

== Chapter 16 ==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
</div>

;Plot Summary

== Chapter 17 ==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Wei Shi Lindon]] (point of view)
*[[Eithan Arelius]]
*[[Wei Shi Jaran]]
*[[Wei Shi Kelsa]]
*[[Yerin]]
*[[Orthos]]
*[[Dross]]
*[[Ziel]] (mentioned)
*[[Jai Long]] (point of view)
*[[Jai Chen]]
*[[Akura Charity]] (mentioned)
*[[Akura Mercy]]
*[[Seishen Daji]] (mentioned)
*[[Suriel]] (point of view)
*[[Ozriel]] (mentioned)
*[[Makiel]] (mentioned)
*[[The Mad King]] (mentioned)
*[[Akura Malice]] (mentioned)
*[[The Wandering Titan]] (mentioned)
*[[Sophara]] (mentioned)
*[[Ekeri]]
</div>

;Plot Summary
Everyone was distraught over being forced to leave Sacred Valley. Mercy offered to send people back using the teleportation anchor she left there.

Suriel watched Lindon’s life before going to face the Mad King and considered the fact that either of them might die soon. Her Presence suggested she communicate with him, which she agreed to.

Lindon found himself in a cozy room to talk to Suriel. She advised him that it is impossible to save everyone and he has already saved Sacred Valley in a manner of speaking. She also showed him some of his possible futures. Suriel returned him and he decided to advance to Overlord to help him against the Titan. Then, he teleported back to Sacred Valley without taking anyone else.

Jai Long resisted the bloodspawn, knowing he was close to death. Lindon arrived and saved him and Chen.

== Chapter 18 ==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Suriel]] (point of view)
*[[Makiel]]
*[[The Mad King]]
*[[Wei Shi Lindon]] (point of view)
*[[Dross]]
*[[The Wandering Titan]]
*[[Yerin]] (point of view)
*[[Eithan Arelius]] (point of view)
*[[Akura Mercy]] (point of view)
*[[Orthos]] (point of view)
*[[Ziel]] (point of view)
*[[Jai Chen]]
</div>

;Plot Summary
Suriel entered Oasis with Makiel to fight the Mad King. They saw a path to victory but were ultimately forced to retreat.

Lindon watched the Titan as it explored the Sacred Valley. The Titan reached for Samara’s ring and Lindon attacked to no success. His friends came through a portal to join him. They did what they could to delay the Titan and save people. Dross communicated with many members of the team, giving them instructions for a combat plan against the Titan.

== Chapter 19 ==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Wei Shi Lindon]] (point of view)
*[[The Wandering Titan]]
*[[Dross]]
*[[Yerin]]
*[[Ziel]]
*[[Akura Mercy]]
*[[Orthos]]
*[[Eithan Arelius]]
</div>

;Plot Summary
The group implemented their combat plan but couldn’t quite annoy the TItan into leaving. Dross sacrificed himself to project an illusion to the Titan, which caused it to leave.

== Chapter 20 ==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Suriel]] (point of view)
*[[Makiel]]
*[[Telariel]]
*[[Gadrael]]
*[[Razael]]
*[[Zerachiel]]
*[[Ozriel]] (mentioned)
*[[Eithan Arelius]] (point of view)
*[[Yerin]]
*[[Akura Mercy]]
*[[Ziel]]
*[[Little Blue]]
*[[Akura Malice]]
*[[Orthos]]
*[[Wei Shi Lindon]]
*[[Dross]] (mentioned)
*[[The Wandering Titan]] (mentioned)
*[[Jai Chen]] (point of view)
*[[Jai Long]]
*[[Jai Hara]]
*[[Northstrider]] (point of view)
*[[The Bleeding Phoenix]]
*[[Reigan Shen]] (point of view)
*[[Subject One]]
*[[Tiberian Arelius]] (mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
Suriel healed Makiel and ordered the Judges to give up on retaining more territory, instead fortifying the territory they could keep. Suriel saw that Iteration 11 was undefended and sent Lindon a message saying to hold on.

Eithan had Yerin give him a haircut. Everyone recovered from their injuries and losses.

Jai Chen led survivors through the Desolate Wilds and ran into members of the Jai clan. She told them they were part of the Sage of Twin Stars’ sect to avoid a fight, then Eithan arrived. Eithan convinced Chen to join a new Sect of Twin Stars in truth.

Northstrider and Malice watched the Phoenix leave for unknown reasons. Reigan Shen reached Subject One.

== Epilogue ==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Wei Shi Lindon]] (point of view)
*[[The Wandering Titan]] (mentioned)
*[[Dross]]
*[[Eithan Arelius]] (mentioned)
*[[Elder Whisper]]
[[Sage of the Endless Sword]]
</div>

;Plot Summary
Lindon pondered the Ancestor’s Tomb and the possibility of bringing Dross back. He opened up the Sword Sage’s storage space where he found Elder Whisper. Whisper gave him a box brought by the Sword Sage with a mummified hand inside it and then asked Lindon if he wanted to know how to kill the Dreadgods.

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This page contains a chapter by chapter summary of '''''[[The Knight]]''''', book three in the [[The Last Horizon Series]].

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==Prologue==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Kyri Prest]]
*[[Captain Mershek]]
*[[Benri Vallenar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

In another life, Varic fights in the Prime Coliseum on Visiria against his mentor, Kyri Prest. He is badly beaten, and wakes up back in the prep rooms. Kyri visits him after the match, and they discuss his training, where Varic admits that he has given up on fighting in the arena. Seeing his defeat, Kyri takes him to Lesser Karosha to fight off an Iron Legion invasion.

==Chapter 1==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Raion Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Parryl Cryce]]
*[[Kherius]]
*[[Laraena]]
*[[Javik Leed]]
*[[Janbell Cryce]]
*[[Esh’kinaar]] (Mentioned)
*[[Neth'terith]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

In this life, five years ago, Raion meets with the other four Titan Knights to motivate them for the fight against Neth'terith the following day. After they leave, Raion tries to get some sleep, but is interrupted by Doctor Janbell Cryce, who gives him the news that the D’niss are retreating. Knowing their battle in following day will be the last against the D’niss, Raion rushes to go tell his friends.

==Chapter 2==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
</div>

;Plot Summary

In the present, Varic and Omega defeat a lich that had the potential to become a galactic threat. Varic replaces his case for Eurias before Horizon teleports them back, where she warns Varic that the others are not in danger, but in trouble.

==Chapter 3==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Raion Raithe]] (Mentioned)
*[[Queen Shyrax]] (Mentioned)
*[[Mortal Edict]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Varic is teleported to Sola first, where she is stopped by [[Galactic Union]] soldiers from raiding the Iron Legion’s Scourge Warrens on the planet. They escape the standoff and clean up the infestation, but before they are finished, Horizon warns them that Mell needs help. While Sola remains to continue the clean up, Varic is teleported to Mell. Mell was after information on the Zenith Cannon, before her identity was uncovered and she was attacked. Varic helps her find who knows the most information, but they are interrupted by Omega, who had already found the information. Mell prepares to pack up, and Varic returns to the ship.

==Chapter 4==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[Felrex]] (Mentioned)
*[[Raion Raithe]] (Mentioned)
*[[The Last Horizon]] (Mentioned)
*[[Gharyas]] (Mentioned)
*[[Melerius]] (Mentioned)
*[[Rellask]] (Mentioned)
*[[Nasharia]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Varic is teleported to Shyrax on her starship, and he advises her for her situation with the Perfected. They come to the conclusion that the time for recruitment of more Karoshan rebels has passed. Shyrax then requests Varic to teach a class, and include her own children in it. She also requests Varic to cast a pathfinding spell to find any traitors in her fleet. After some discussion, he casts the spell and Shyrax begins to work to investigate while Varic leaves to check on Raion.

==Chapter 5==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Raion Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Varic Vallenar]]
*[[Sola Kalter]] (Mentioned)
*[[The Last Horizon]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Raion is on a space colony, rescuing the surviving crew after alien insectoids have taken over the colony. He rescues a pair of humans, holding onto them as he fights. The situation is tricky, and he is forced to use his combat art ineffectively to keep the colony intact and the humans safe. Varic then teleports onboard, and helps with the survivors. He casts a spell to guide Raion to the remaining survivors, and Raion is happy to have friends.

==Chapter 6==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Raion Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Neth'terith]]
*[[Parryl Cryce]]
*[[Laraena]]
*[[Kherius]]
*[[Janbell Cryce]]
*[[Javik Leed]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Five years ago, in this life, Raion lands the final blow on Neth'terith. As his starship starts to retrieve him, he notices a cloud of insects from the body surround him. He checks in with the other Knights, and though they send an all clear, he remains uncertain. When the Knights reunite in their base, Raion, unable to detect their friendship, demands their bio-readings from Doctor Cryce. She realizes they have been infected by parasites. The Knights, overhearing the conversation, begin to attack Raion. Doctor Cryce begs Raion to keep Parryl in one piece, and with that, he kills the White and the Blue Knight, and swears to save Parryl.

==Chapter 7==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Mortal Edict|Zenith Cannon]] (Mentioned)
*[[Benri Vallenar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

The crew holds a meeting, discussing the information gathered on the Zenith Cannon. The Cannon had been traced back to the Galactic Union, where it eventually ended up in the care of the Benri Vallenar. Varic wants to give up on the Cannon, due to his paranoia on awakening all the Zenith Devices. The others try to convince him otherwise, and Varic is outvoted. He plans to talk to his father, when Raion recieves a call suggesting a friend is still alive.

==Chapter 8==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Kyri Prest]]
*[[Janbell Cryce]]
</div>

;Plot Summary

Back in Varic's other life, Kyri and Varic were done cleaning up the Iron Legion from the system. After some questioning from Varic, Kyri reveals a massive, single attack on Hives had driven them to flee to the system.
She takes Varic to the Titan Force headquarters, where she planned to give them the information, despite its confidentiality. There, after a rocky meeting with Doctor Cryce, Varic and Kyri were taken to see the Blue Divine Titan. Kyri is tested for compatibility for the Divine Titan, but despite her attempts, the Titan doesn't respond to her. When helping Kyri out of the Titan, however, Varic braced himself on its armor and the Divine Titan awakens at his touch. While he is still stunned, Kyri lifts him into the pilot seat before jumping out herself. Varic passes the test for compatibility with the Blue Titan before it shuts down again, still needing time to get to know him. With that Varic is welcomed into the Titan Knights.

==Chapter 9==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Janbell Cryce]]
*[[Parryl Cryce]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Varic and Raion arrive at the Titan Force headquarters. As they enter the building, Raion tries to convince Varic to become the Blue Knight again, though he declines. Doctor Cryce questions them via speaker, and is excited when Varic reveals himself as the Captain of ''The Last Horizon''. They make their way to Cryce's office, where she reveals Parryl is alive, and her eagerness to use ''The Last Horizon'' medical facilities for her.

==Chapter 10==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Janbell Cryce]]
*[[Parryl Cryce]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
</div>

;Plot Summary

Doctor Cryce explains Parryl's condition, admitting she only called for Raion's help as she only had a few days left. Horizon scans Parryl's current facilities and suggests Varic is a better source of aid. Varic examines the healing spells on Parryl, and confirms that a ritual can save her. He suggests Raion to collect the Heart of Visiria for the ritual. Cryce is skeptical, but after some convincing, Varic casts a sealing spell on Parryl to slow her progression to give time for Raion to retrieve the Heart.

==Chapter 11==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Kyri Prest]]
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Janbell Cryce]]
*[[Parryl Cryce]]
*[[Aelora]]
*[[Javik Leed]]
</div>

;Plot Summary

Back in another life, Varic is nervous to meet the other Titan Knights. After their introduction, Kyri, now the combat instructor to the Knights, takes them all to the gym to duel. Varic is able to defeat his first few opponents—Parryl, Aelora, and Javik— easily, but is immediately defeated by Raion. Kyri then duels with Raion. Despite winning the duel, Kyri was exhuasted. She then discusses Raion privately with Varic and Doctor Cryce, uncertain she is able to train him, and uncertain about her own limits.

==Chapter 12==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Ryzer Raithe]]
*[[Gharyas]] (Mentioned)
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]] (Mentioned)
*[[Felrex]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Varic and Raion arrive at [[Visiria]]. As they approach the planet, Varic tries to ask about Raion's family and cheer him up. Raion then tries to cheer Varic up as they finally dock the ship. They meet with Raion's brother, Ryzer, who immediantely scolds them for not disguising themselves. Varic dismisses his concern, knowing they couldn't hide their visit. To prove it, he exposes a Karoshan suicide agent to Ryzer.

==Chapter 13==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Ryzer Raithe]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Mell]] (Mentioned)
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]] (Mentioned)
*[[Benri Vallenar]] (Mentioned)
*[[Iron King]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

At Ryzer's home, Varic, Raion, and Ryzer discuss and argue about a plan to work their way through the Visiri Senators to obtain the Heart of Visiria while improving Visiria's opinion on ''The Last Horizon''. Ryzer believes there is potential in the plan as long as Raion trusts him. With that, Varic teleports back to the ship, where Sola immediately reports that an unknown enemy has caused three planets to lose contact. Varic plans to check it out with Sola, while Horizon stays near Raion.

==Chapter 14==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Benri Vallenar]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Mortal Edict|The Zenith Cannon]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

While on route, Varic calls his father to discuss the Zenith Cannon. Benri tries to stir the conversation towards Sola, who was caught in frame of the call. Varic rushes through the negotiation, offering to share information of the and return the Device after studying it. He relents on letting Benri and the [[Vallenar Corporation]] to study the Cannon aboard ''The Last Horizon'', and Benri states he will consider the offer before cutting the call off. Sola expresses her distaste of Benri, leading to her and Varic discussing about fighting through their problems. As they head through [[Subspace]], Sola asks about Varic's alternative life with her. He tells her about how he fought against the [[Iron Legion]] because of her, and they begin to share stories about death.

==Chapter 15==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Sel'miroth]]
*[[Iron King]] (Mentioned)
*[[Starhammer]] (Mentioned)
*[[Alazar]] (Mentioned)
*[[Esh'kinaar]] (Mentioned)
*[[Raion Raithe]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

The Cosmic Path leads the ship out of Subspace early, and Varic and Sola wonder what blocked the route. Varic begins casting Pathfinding spells to figure out the culprit. He eventually discovers a nearby [[D'Niss]]. Initially, he decides to leave it to the Karoshan Alliance, but the spell gets caught by the D'Niss. After fifteen minutes, Sel'miroth and her soldiers emerge from Subspace. Varic casts a spell, keeping Sola safe, when a psychic attack hits them. Sola shoots Sel'miroth with Worldslayer, but as they escape, Varic and Sola watch her resurrect.

==Chapter 16==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Ryzer Raithe]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Shadow Ark]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Varic, back on ''The Last Horizon'', calls Raion to tell him of the return of the D'Niss. He convinces Raion to continue his mission, while they move the ship out of teleporter range to deal with the D'Niss. Mell, meanwhile, complains that they have reached their limit in the speed of printing ships and Nova-Bots. Shadow Ark is brought up again, and Varic considers getting him a planet. Shadow Ark enters the conversation, and the crew discusses his abilities and getting him a mortal. They are interrupted when Horizon receives an emergency transmission from the Karoshan royal guard.

==Chapter 17==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Sola Kalter]] (POV)
*[[Mell]] (POV)
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Gharyas]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

The crew emerges at the Karoshan ships, where a civil war is occurring. Horizon contacts Shyrax, who informs them that some ships had been taken over. Horizon telepors her on board, and Varic pairs up the crew to board the enemy ships themselves. Varic and Horizon stayed behind to coordinate and support the others, while the others were teleported onto ships.

''Sola POV'': Sola and Omega are teleported onto a Karoshan ship. Sola immediately loses Omega and instead proceeds to the bridge, killing Karoshan soldiers on the way. At the bridge, she reunites with Omega, who mocks her for taking too long.

''Mell POV'': While Shyrax fights against the Karoshans, Mell hides behind Nova-Bots and searches through the ship's security for the controls. She follows Varic's orders to release some prisoners. Done with her task, Mell goes through the files of the ship to gather intel, and Shyrax, now done fighting, joins her.

==Chapter 18==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Mell]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Felrex]] (Mentioned)
*[[Mortal Edict]] (Mentioned)
*[[Sel'miroth]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Now back on ''The Last Horizon,'' Mell excitedly shares that she caught the [[Galactic Union]] lending support to the King Regen Felrex. Shyrax further clarifies that the Union has influence where it shouldn't, and Varic discusses other events that the Union could've been behind. Varic asks Omega for his opinion on [[Solstice]], and then points out they have an unknown enemy and how all threats he had seen were reemerging. The crew decides to continue pursuing the Zenith Cannon.

==Chapter 19==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Parryl Cryce]]
*[[Aelora]]
*[[Javik Leed]]
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Neth'terith]]
*[[Kyri Prest]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

In another life, Varic and the Titan Knights face down Neth'terith. Varic attempts to direct the Knights to take a more strategic approach, but Raion rushes ahead and makes an opening. Annoyed, Varic directs the Knights to follow and back Raion up. Raion fights his way through Neth'terith's soldiers and summons his Divine Titan when his starfighter is destroyed. Aelora and Javik also summon their Titans. After a psychic attack, Raion blocks an attack meant for Parryl. After that, Parryl and Varic join the others in their Titans. After Varic and Raion argue about strategy, the Titan Knights kill Neth'terith with a coordinated attack.

==Chapter 20==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Benri Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Teranon]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[Varic Vallenar]]
*[[Raion Raithe]] (Mentioned)
*[[Felrex]] (Mentioned)
*[[Mortal Edict| Zenith Cannon]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Benri prepares for a meeting with Varic and ''The Last Horizon'' on the planet [[Beshkin]] to discuss the [[Zenith Cannon]]. When the ship finally arrives, Sola and Shyrax meet with Benri and take him and his Aether Technician team aboard. Benri, who had been under the hopeful assumption that Shyrax was in charge of the ship, finally meets with Varic on the bridge. After a argument over respect, Horizon brings out the Zenith Cannon.

==Chapter 21==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Mortal Edict]]
*[[Benri Vallenar]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[Shadow Ark]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Varic confirms the identity of the Zenith Cannon, and asks her what woke her. Mell is then let into the room, and she begins to excitedly analyze the Cannon. After her analysis, Sola is allowed to come close, to the excitement of Mortal Edict. She insists to Sola to abandon Horizon and join her instead. Horizon begins to cry and argue with Edict when Sola is tempted. Varic then states it's Omega's turn, and Edict immediately changes her mind and demands Omega instead. To add to Horizon plight, Omega also announces he wishes to join with Edict, and Sola begins to pull out weapons to fight for her. Benri easily accepts that the Cannon has chosen to stay with the crew, making Varic suspicious.

==Chapter 22==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Shadow Ark]]
*[[Mortal Edict]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Melerius]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[Lemon]]
*[[Benri Vallenar]] (Mentioned)
*[[Raion Raithe]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Varic and Shyrax discuss Benri's suspiciously easy departure. Horizon is still upset with the crew's interest in Mortal Edict. Shadow Ark starts complaining as well, leading Shyrax to pluck him out of his hiding spot in the ship and announce herself as his guardian. She shuts down Horizon's wailing, stating that her people needed a safe place to rest. Varic voices his approval, and Horizon brings the entire crew for a meeting to discuss. While Horizon keeps objecting, Mell and Sola state their approval as well. They then make a choice in what planet to give to Ark, one located on the border of the Karoshan Alliance. On cue, Omega and Lemon walk in.

==Chapter 23==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Basyrryx]]
*[[Shadow Ark]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Rellask]]
*[[Nasharia]]
*[[Mariala Brechess]]
*[[Melerius]]
*[[Queen Shyrax]] (Mentioned)
*[[Felrex]] (Mentioned)
*[[Iron King]] (Mentioned)
*[[Starhammer]] (Mentioned)
*[[Raion Raithe]] (Mentioned)
*[[Benri Vallenar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

The planet [[Basyrryx]] was picked up and given to Shadow Ark. With the Zenith Colony now activated, the Karoshan rebels and refugees fleeing the D'Niss settle down inside. On the planet, Varic holds a magic class. He demonstrates and explains his seven magics to the class.

==Chapter 24==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Raion Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Ryzer Raithe]]
*[[Gelbus Griffiss]]
</div>

;Plot Summary

The day has finally come for Raion to meet with the Planetary Governor of Visiria. Raion and Ryzer arrive at the Prime Arena of [[Visiria]] for the meeting. The Arena puts on increasingly elaborate displays to welcome Raion, which he takes enjoy despite Ryzer's impatience. Gelbus, the Curator of the hall they are passing through, welcomes Raion. After the exchange, Raion feels more friendship from Ryzer, who hesitantly gives him cautionary advice. Raion reassures him, before entering the meeting room.

==Chapter 25==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Raion Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Ryzer Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Nelula Seiren]]
*[[Albedon Pegarthus]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary

Raion greets the Planetary Governor, Nelula Seiren, and introduced himself to the other Senators in the room. Seiren reveals the Senators weren't pleased with Raion due to the actions of ''The Last Horizon's'' crew. Raion explains their actions were for the good of the galaxy, and that he would work hard to re-earn the trust of Visiria. Seiren proposes that he could fight the representatives of the Senators in the Arena to earn that trust. Raion initially declines, but is convinced when Seiren threatens to consider ''The Last Horizon'' an enemy. Knowing this could be a trap, Raion leaves to enter the Arena.

After Raion leaves, Ryzer and Seiren discuss the upcoming fight.

==Chapter 26==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Raion Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Ryzer Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Nelula Seiren]]
*[[Albedon Pegarthus]]
*[[Mua]]
*[[Felrex]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
Raion introduces himself to his opponent, Albedon Pegarthus, the representative fighter of Senator Pegarthus. Albedon urges Raion to remember he can give up, but the round starts before he is able to convince Raion of anything. They fight, and though Albedon lands a few hits on Raion, Raion is able to beat him. After admitting his defeat, Albedon tries to warn Raion again, but is interrupted by Governer Seiren announcing the next opponent. Albedon reveals Raion needs to beat atleast seven opponents, and though the task seems difficult, Raion believes in himself to overcome the challenge.

Meanwhile, Ryzer and Governer Seiren watch the fight begin to air, knowing Raion had already fallen to the trap by continuing to fight.

==Chapter 27==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Raion Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Nelula Seiren]]
*[[Mua]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[Albedon Pegarthus]] (Mentioned)
*[[Ryzer Raithe]] (Mentioned)
*[[Melerius]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
Raion continues to fight through the rest of the rounds. He wins each one, but sustains more and more injuries over the course of the rounds. He pulls through the seventh and final round, when Governer Seiren calls for another opponent, claiming there were others who still doubted in Raion. The rounds continue.

On the other side of the galaxy, Varic awakens with a premonition of danger. Varic orders Horizon to contact those outside the ship (Shyrax, Omega, and Raion) while he goes to check on Mell. Mell is initially annoyed to be awakened, but quickly wakes up when she realises the danger. She starts calling Shyrax while Varic heads towards Sola. Upon questioning her, Sola begins preparing for danger. She calls Omega to check on him, but hangs up almost immediately. Horizon then manifests, having connected to Raion, and noticed he was fighting. Upon hearing the recording, Varic triggers the ship's alarm. He calls for them to go into Subspace as fast as possible to reach Raion. The other members are recalled onto the bridge, and they enter into a [[Subspace]] warp.

==Chapter 28==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Ryzer Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Nelula Seiren]]
*[[Felrex]]
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Varic Vallenar]]
*[[Albedon Pegarthus]]
*[[Gharyas]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
Ryzer and Governor Seiren observe a bloodied and unconscious Raion on the ground, while King Felrex watches as a holographic form. Felrex praises them before leaving, and the Governor comforts a quiet Ryzer, preparing him for an interview. Governor Seiren notes that ''The Last Horizon'' had entered the system, and Raion is taken to medical moments before Varic manifests nearby. Though Varic acts mildly while the Governor talks to him, Ryzer starts to feel intimidated by him. Varic apologizes for the troubles Raion has caused, and says he will compensate for him once he sees the footage. The Governor plans to give him the edited footage, but Varic has already obtained the full copy through his own means. He watches the footage in silence, while the Governor tries to justify the situation. Over the tense silence, storm clouds begin to roll above them, and the Governor finally calls the challenge over and to continue the discussion inside. Varic instead declares the challenge must continue, as he is also a member of the ''The Last Horizon'' and could pick up where Raion left off. He challenges the first Senator, and after some provoking, Albedon Pegarthus accepts his challenge. The Governor and Ryzer head back to the observation room to watch the fight. Immediately after the round begins, Albedon is defeated by a laser of water. As Albedon is carried off for treatment, Varic keeps his gaze on the observation room, and challenges the next Senator.

==Chapter 29==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Ryzer Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Varic Vallenar]]
*[[Nelula Seiren]]
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Mua]]
*[[Albedon Pegarthus]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
Varic challenges Senator Krakal, and Mua is sent out to fight again. She is quickly defeated, and Varic calls out for another challenge. More fighters are sent out, until Varic gets through all the Senators. He then challenges Governor Seiren herself, appearing before her and Ryzer in the observation booth. Varic slowly and casually breaks through the booths' protections and glass, before settling in front of Seiren. He threatens her and the planet Visiria before releasing her, turning to threaten Ryzer instead. But before Varic follows through on that threat, Raion hobbles into the room.

==Chapter 30==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Kyri Prest]]
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Parryl Cryce]]
*[[Javik Leed]]
*[[Aelora]] (Mentioned)
*[[Doctor Cryce]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
'''In Another Life'''

Two years into the Titan Force, Kyri decides to retire. In their final parting, Varic tries to convince Kyri to stay, but gives up. Days later, Kyri dies fighting in an encounter with a Karoshan patrol, and Varic never figures out how she was caught.

Out of all the Titan Knights, Varic was the only one to last. While Javik and Aelora retired, Parryl died in an encounter with a D’Niss. Her death would lead to a serious argument between Raion and Varic, after Varic tries to prove he could’ve saved her.

==Chapter 31==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Ryzer Raithe]] (Mentioned)
*[[Parryl Cryce]] (Mentioned)
*[[Mell]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
Back on The Last Horizon, Varic checks up on Raion in his medical room. Raion asks about Ryzer and Parryl, and tries to get up when he learns the Heart of Visiria wasn’t obtained. Varic persuades Raion to keep resting, and as he drifts off, Raion convinces Varic to give Ryzer another chance.

==Chapter 32==
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Mell]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[Mortal Edict]]
*[[Felrex]]
*[[Raion Raithe]] (Mentioned)
*[[Esh’kinaar]] (Mentioned)
*[[Nelula Seiren]](Mentioned)
*[[Alazar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
Back on the bridge of the ship, Varic reports back on Raion’s condition and takes into account their current situation. The Last Horizon has been surrounded by the Visiria fleet, and Shyrax and Varic determine the Perfected will arrive soon. Varic turns towards Sola and Omega bickering in the corner over the Zenith Cannon. Horizon joins the argument when suddenly, Mell announces the arrival of [[D’Niss]] in the system. Knowing the Perfected will contact soon, Varic talks Shyrax down to let him take the call. As they wait for the call, the Visiri fleet grows and begins powering up their weapons. They finally receive a transmission from the King Regent Felrex, inviting Varic and Shyrax aboard his flagship. Varic turns him down on account of the D’Niss’ arrival, but offers to arrive after they were dealt with, to Felrex’s disapproval. Felrex disconnects, and Varic assures the crew that the Karoshans won’t be able to win against the D’Niss.

==Chapter 33==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Esh’kinaar]]
*[[Parryl Cryce]] (Mentioned)
*[[Javik Leed]] (Mentioned)
*[[Aelora]] (Mentioned)
*[[Trisk]] (Mentioned)
*[[Serrian]] (Mentioned)
*[[Marthan]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
'''In Another Life'''

The Titan Force, having been extremely famous in their heyday, quickly found replacements for the retired and deceased Titan Knights. Despite getting to know the new Knights better than the original three, Varic and Raion remained closer to each other from their mutual experiences and understanding.

Eventually, after years of tracking down [[Esh’kinaar]], they encountered her lurking in a civilized system in Dark Space. Alongside her were the three surviving members of the Seven Calamities, filling the system with D’Niss soldiers. Immediately realising they emerged in a trap, Raion calls for a retreat. Esh’kinaar remains slowly feeding on the star while the three Calamities send their forces against them. After an intense battle with the five Knights fighting to protect the fleet, they manage a retreat with minimal casualties. A celebration is held, but after the party Varic and Raion estimate Esh’kinaar’s strength, and how far she was from reaching goal. They both came to the conclusion that they had to strike first.

==Chapter 34==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Mariala Brechess]]
*[[Shyrax]]
*[[Alazar]] (Mentioned)
*[[Raion Raithe]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
The crew watches the battle between the Karoshans and [[Hesh’ellik]], the Infester. Varic invites Mariala on the bridge to let her observe Hesh’ellik’s fortune magic. He quizzes her on the situation as it unfolds. They observe as the magic causes holes in the Karoshan’s defenses, and Varic teaches her what she can do if she were in that situation. As they watch however, the Karoshan flagship moves forward. Recognizing the recklessness in the behavior, Varic and Shyrax discuss their potential intentions. Varic orders Horizon to send him to the Heart of Visiria, while Shyrax argues that they should take the chance to attack. Varic decides to act to neutralize the Perfected and the D’Niss while minimizing damage to the Visiri or Karoshans, but before any action is taken, the flagship releases a drop-pod. From it, a powerful Combat Art is released, splitting Hesh’ellik into two. Realising the attack came from multiple Perfected, Varic orders Horizon to take them now. Horizon finds herself unable to, and Varic watches in despair as two more D’Niss warp into the system, understanding now that this was a trap meant for ''The Last Horizon''.

==Chapter 35==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
</div>

;Plot Summary
;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Felrex]] (POV)
*[[Zyrana]] (POV)
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Omal “Omega” Escalon]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Mariala Brechess]]
*[[Shyrax]]
*[[Mortal Edict]]
*[[Nelula Seiren]](Mentioned)
*[[Raion Raithe]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
''Varic POV:'' Varic orders Sola to begin disabling the Visiri fleet. Mell gathers the Nova-Bots and Shyrax is put on diplomatic channels to Governor Seiren. Omega is ordered to board ships and take them down. Eager, he takes Mortal Edict from Sola. Shyrax emerges from her unsuccessful attempts to contact the Governor, and Varic announces their object was to escape to Subspace by disabling, but not killing, the surrounding fleet.

''Felrex POV'': Meanwhile, Felrex watches the two D’Niss approach the drop-pod he is in. He orders the Perfected to reveal themselves, and prepares his Combat Art. The Zenith Chamber has allowed him to create more Perfected at an improved rate, and he has brought eighteen of them on this mission. He releases the Combat Art, filling space with the gore of the D’Niss soldiers.

''Zyrana POV'': While pondering her title as the Perfected Duelist, Zyrana and makes her way to a Visiri cruiser. After docking and discussing the situation with the Visiri captain, a call announces that there has been a boarder. Zyrana makes her way to the call’s location, where she recognizes Omega. A shoot-out begins, and Zyrana prepares a spell that catches all of Omega’s shots. He prepares to break through it, so Zyrana activates her Aethertech that opens a rupture in Subspace. Omega attempts to flee and Zyrana activates the Aethertech again. After a fierce fight between him and the rupture, Omega manages to flee, but not without scattering his Subspace inventory. From the scraps, Mortal Edict acknowledges Zyrana.

==Chapter 36==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Queen Shyrax]] (POV)
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Chethriss]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[Felrex]] (Mentioned)
*[[Alazar]] (Mentioned)
*[[Zyrana]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
''Shyrax POV'': Aboard a Visiri vessel, Shyrax orders the Visiri captain to take her the Perfected that had just boarded. They make their way to the docking bay where the Perfected had chosen to wait. Shyrax faces her opponent, Chethriss, the Perfected Blade, knowing holding back would mean losing.

''Varic POV'': Meanwhile, on ''The Last Horizon'', Varic channels protective barriers throughout Horizon, while Sola carefully shoots the Visiri ships. The shots don’t do much damage, instead providing more coverage for the crew boarding the ships. Onboard, Horizon begins playing footage from Shyrax and Omega. Varic tries adding his thoughts to the conversation, but is interrupted when enemy spellcasters push back against his spell. He focuses more on the spell, when Omega suddenly splatters onto the bridge. Omega is enraged that Mortal Edict was taken. Varic steals a glance at the footage, and sees Shyrax struggle against her opponent. He releases the protection spell, instead hitting a binding spell against her opponent. Shyrax immediately takes the opportunity and kills him, and is taken to the next ship. Mell joins her in a deco-bot. Varic takes another glance at the battle, and realizes it has been lost when another D’Niss prepares to warp into the system. Knowing the D’Niss were there to take the Visiria system, Varic allows Sola to kill their way through the trap.

==Chapter 37==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Omal “Omega” Escalon]]
*[[Nelula Seiren]]
*[[Janbell Cryce]]
*[[Shadow Ark]]
*[[Parryl Cryce]]
*[[Raion Raithe]] (Mentioned)
*[[Felrex]] (Mentioned)
*[[Esh’kinaar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

With ''The Last Horizon'' at full power, the crew breaks through the blockade. Before they dive into Subspace, Varic quickly teleports to Visiria. He finds Seiren about to leave in a shuttle, and demands the Heart of Visiria. She reluctantly hands it over.

Aboard the ship again, the crew makes it to Subspace with some struggle. Varic realizes how defeated his crew looks and reassures them that they hadn’t lost. They only need hours to recuperate and rejoin their fleet, while their enemies need days or weeks for their plans. They begin to head towards the Titan Force headquarters.

Varic teleports in front of Doctor Cryce and introduces Shadow Ark. Cryce, having been startled awake, shoots Ark, and asks questions. Varic interrupts her and briefly explains the situation, before asking her to take Parryl out. He conducts the ritual, healing Parryl quickly. She begins to wake up, and Varic convinces Cryce into giving the headquarters to Shadow Ark. Job done, Varic teleports away.

==Chapter 38==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Alazar]] (POV)
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Starhammer]] (Mentioned)
*[[Esh’kinaar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
''Varic POV'': ''The Last Horizon'' recollects her fleet from across the galaxy, and returns to the Visiri system. The system is infested with D’niss, and the two survivors of the Seven Calamities have started the ritual to summon the Swarm-Queen. They begin to clean their way through the system. With the crew working in cohesion, Horizon and her fleet releases a barrage onto Zyn’tharak, destroying it and drawing the attention of one of the Seven Calamities. Xarro'kesh begins duplicating and summoning ants, and the crew coordinates to block and attack the clones. Using Omega’s ability to micro-dive across the system, The Last Horizon appears in front of the Xarro'kesh and unleashes Worldslayer.

''Alazar POV'': From a distance, Alazar observes the ritual of the D’Niss. He considers Varic Vallenar’s magical prowess, and the threat of the Swarm-Queen. After a moment of reading the Aether, he confirms to start their own ritual, to aid in the return of the Esh’kinaar.

==Chapter 39==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Omal "Omega" Escalon]]
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[Alazar]] (Mentioned)
*[[Shadow Ark]] (Mentioned)
*[[Esh’kinaar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
''The Last Horizon'' faces the sole survivor of the Seven Calamities, [[Sel’miroth]]. Though the crew’s morale is positive, Varic notices that the spell to summon Esh’kinnar is too stable. He takes out Eurias and begins to directly seal out the spell. Initially the attack seems to be working, but the summoning returns to full force. Varic calls for Shyrax’s help, realizing that Alazar is fighting against them. They manage to end the summoning spell, but are too late to stop Esh’kinnaar from entering their dimension. Her song cancels out Varic’s spells, and she takes shelter behind the local sun. She turns a glare onto the ship and knocks the crew out into a trance. Varic quickly goes around to wake the crew as Esh’kinaar begins to throw attacks their way. Varic orders them to retreat to return with reinforcements, and is horrified when Horizon tells him Raion already went to Shadow Ark.

==Chapter 40==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Raion Raithe]] (POV)
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Shadow Ark]] (Mentioned)
*[[Queen Shyrax]] (Mentioned)
*[[Sola Kalter]] (Mentioned)
*[[Esh’kinaar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
''Raion POV'': As he moves to enter his Titan, Raion fondly thinks about the next generation of Titan Knights. He talks to his Titan, and convinces it to allow him to retain control for the upcoming fight. Before Raion launches out of Ark, Varic appears down below. He tries and fails to stop Raion from launching into space in his Divine Titan.

''Varic POV'': Varic watches Raion leave, but is determined to not let him die as he did in his previous life. He discusses potential plans with Horizon. As he turns to leave, the Blue Divine Titan awakens, somehow remembering Varic. With new options available, Varic prepares to fight in the Titan.

==Chapter 41==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Omal “Omega” Escalon]]
*[[Esh’kinaar]]
*[[Shadow Ark]] (Mentioned)
*[[Esh’kinaar]]
</div>

;Plot Summary
Varic calls Horizon from within the Blue Titan, letting the crew chat while he enters Subspace. They come up with a plan to fight Esh’Kinaar in their current state before they emerge into battle. Varic starts fighting his way through the horde of Esh’Kinaar’s soldiers, and sends out a call to Raion. Raion is stunned and happy to see him in the Blue Titan, and he eagerly begins to follow the plan again. With Esh’Kinaar about to act again, Raion backs off and allows Varic to attack and see how far he can push the Blue Titan. His attacks cracks Esh’Kinaar’s outer shell and breaks off an arm, yet she refuses to move from her position over the sun. None of the possibilities as to why are good, and the Titans are limited by fuel, so they decide to go all out and hit her as hard as they can.

==Chapter 42==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Omal “Omega” Escalon]]
*[[Esh’kinaar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
Varic and Raion advance through the D’Niss, supported by ''The Last Horizon''. They determine Esh’kinaar is hiding a cocoon. She launches her special attack, and the crew takes the opportunity to attack back. Varic clones Sola with Worldslayer, and with only a second to spare, Esh’kinaar is hit six times. With the Swarm-Queen dead, Raion goes after the cocoon, and after a crew vote, Varic follows. They send a few experimental hits on it, and decide to try to break through it. Varic and Raion hit the cocoon together, breaking it and releasing a wave of destructive energy. They desperately shield themselves from the spell, Varic chanting while Raion uses his Titan’s enhanced power.

==Chapter 43==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Raion Raithe]]
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Queen Shyrax]]
*[[Sola Kalter]]
*[[Mell]]
*[[Omal “Omega” Escalon]]
*[[Ryzer Raithe]]
*[[Janbell Cryce]]
*[[Parryl Cryce]]
*[[Javik Leed]]
*[[Shadow Ark]] (Mentioned)
*[[Esh’kinaar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
''Varic POV'': Esh’kinaar’s spell hit Varic and Raion, her magic trying to consume their energy. Varic loses connection to the others, but he continues casting seals, supporting his Titan’s defenses. Eventually the attack passes, and Varic learns just how much damage was done to his Titan. Varic starts to withdraw when he is suddenly attacked by the new Swarm Queen left behind from the cocoon. He is teleported out just before she splits the Blue Titan into two. The Red Titan starts to clash with her, while Varic puts together a plan to stop it.

''Raion POV'': In the Divine Titan, Raion barely maintains his consciousness while the Red Titan fights. As he sinks further into the Titan, he hears the crew speaking to him. They put on call Raion’s friends and family, and through their friendship Raion grows stronger. Now fully awake, Raion lands a devastating attack on the D’Niss, allowing Varic to seal her away with Absolute Burial.

==Epilogue==

;Characters
<div style="column-count:3">
*[[Varic Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[Benri Vallenar]] (POV)
*[[The Last Horizon|Horizon]]
*[[Void Prism|Zenith Processor]]
*[[Iron King]] (Mentioned)
*[[Starhammer]] (Mentioned)
*[[Esh’kinaar]] (Mentioned)
</div>

;Plot Summary
''Varic POV'': In Varic’s room, Horizon complains to him about his choice to throw the bodies of both Swarm-Queens into a sun. Varic wonders what threats the Aether has prepared him for, and plans to strike at Solstice next.

''Benri POV'': While working late, Benri receives a call from the Zenith Processor, considering him for Solstice.

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