With the alanga artifacts awakening, the Shardless Few advocating for her to abdicate, constructs waging war, people not trusting her, things just seem worst for Lin as the new emperor. Lin must not only prove to everyone that she is not her father but uncover his secrets in hope to save the empire.

Everyone must do their part. Every child under the Emperor's rule must have a shard of bone removed from their skull. You might die or you might live. But don't worry, this is your duty to help secure the Empire.

Mercy is marked by La Llorona, the weeping woman that haunts the riverbank that baptizes women who dare defy her. Not willing to go down without a fight, Mercy embarks on a journey to find happiness and break La Llorona's hold.

Maite's your average woman with a boring job, no money, and a mother who compares her to her sister. Elvis is a young man who gets by while listening to rock ’n’ roll. When a young woman goes missing, the two quickly find themselves entangled with something far more than they can ever imagine.

Tam wants to do more than just work at her local pub, she wants to see what's outside her small town. When the band Fable arrives with a vacant spot for a bard, she finally gets her chance. Now she'll be traveling with the greatest band of all time. Well... after Saga. Just don't tell Rose that.