Where he was once a decorated guardian, Aksel now seeks to re-define his purpose. Having lost his previous ward, Aksel has now found safety in the loving arms of the Aerindel Haven (and Elvie). Sincere and soft-hearted, has this lost keeper found dedication to a new path? Or is he only on the path of self-destruction?

Unbeknownst to Aksel, his prior ward and companion has returned... Sølvi of Dawnbreak, now a new mother, lives and breathes again! However, what will this mean for Aksel? The sworn sword has lived through months of guilt and heartache, believing he had failed his one sole mission. It has been a long road toward self-forgiveness, one he has been working on, but what will he do when he learns that Solvi lives?

Will Aksel continue to pursue his new life with the elf-like creatures of the woods? Or will he return to his snowy roots?