A protagonist, hanging precariously and potentially facing a deadly fall, is unexpectedly saved by Jack Barlowe, who she initially mistakes for her ally, Eya.
Jack, with a strong grip, pulls the protagonist up to safety despite their complicated past involving the protagonist having killed Jack before—a death that provided Jack with a transformative realization about himself.
Once safe, the protagonist readies herself for any possible betrayal, but Jack explains that by saving her, they are now even; he leaves peacefully after imparting this sentiment.
The protagonist contemplates the gravity of the situation, reminding herself of the danger they all face from someone named Aetos, who is relentlessly targeting her group of Riders.
As the protagonist tries to recover from the life-threatening ordeal, her comrade Ridoc appears, expressing concern for her well-being and informing her about a critical lead on the location of a vault they need to access.
The vault’s entrance is guarded by wards that can only be unlocked with the assistance of someone from King Tauri's bloodline. The protagonist realizes they can leverage their connection to a prince opposed to his father, King Tauri, to gain access to the vault.
The protagonist is struck by the loss of Eya but resolves to honor her by continuing to fight for the cause she died protecting.