<p>Betrayed by those she hoped to aid Tylidae finds herself trapped in the harrowing underbelly of the Crystal Vale where the insatiable hunger of a mythical rukh threatens to consume the very essence of her being-a rare ether coursing through her halfblood veins.<br><br>In a desperate bid for freedom Tylidae wages battle against the divine ruler of the Vale: the Stranger a monstrous entity that thrives on the suffering of the Vale's slaves while bestowing dark magic upon its merciless worshippers.<br><br>Haunted by memories of her past captivity Tylidae hunts for the means to challenge a god and reclaim her freedom. Yet as she delves deeper into the Vale's mysterious depths she uncovers unsettling truths and unexpected allies.<br><br>And the destinies of both the anthelai and the Vale's inhabitants hang in the balance.</p>