Oh boy, kids, things are really starting to heat up in this here Guild. Sonea is starting to realize that there's a whole wide world out there that she never knew about, with conflicts that go way back and magic that goes back even farther.

Turns out that black magic has been used for many things that aren't necessarily bad, but that the potential for abuse is certainly very real and can spin wildly out of control. It seems like Akkarin is trying to convince Sonea, slowly, of the fact that blood magic isn't inherently evil, while also warning her of how hugely destructive it can be. That's a delicate balancing act, Akkarin, and I don't know about how well you're managing it. I guess we'll find out!

Thank you again to Ashleigh for commissioning this series!