In this issue, the story picks up with the warrior-hero Brath and the clan of the Mac Dools joining the legions of General Vala. But things aren’t as simple as new armor and fancy weapons — the Mac Dools discover that their allegiance carries a high cost. Meanwhile the Hain, a savage clan of wild murderers, strike swiftly, unleashing brutal warfare. The themes centre on loyalty, combat, betrayal, and survival in a mythic ancient-world milieu.