An attack on their camp spurs vampire hunter Richter and young mage Maria to seek the help of the Abbot of Machecoul. Strangers bring news from abroad.
As the threat of a vampire Messiah looms, Tera’s past holds dark omens for the future. Annette, Edouard, Richter and Maria head for the chateau.
In shock after a loss, Annette shares the story of her escape from slavery and her journey from Saint-Domingue. Chaos erupts at a public gathering.
Olrox voices doubts to Mizrak about the Abbot’s alliances. Desperate to help a friend, Annette leads a risky mission over Richter’s objections.
Drolta makes a persuasive pitch to Olrox, and Annette encounters an old enemy. Revelations shed new light on Maria and Richter’s family histories.
While Richter learns about the Belmont legacy, Annette searches for the wisdom of her own ancestors. Edouard attempts to get through to a comrade.