Reluctantly leaving Lira behind for her safety, Kael embarks on a perilous journey with Eryndor. They are pursued by the Voidborn's enigmatic leader, Zareth Noctis, a former human corrupted by shadow. Zareth seeks to claim the shards for himself, aiming to rewrite destiny and plunge Lyrisca into eternal darkness.
Kael and Eryndor travel to the city of Vyranthos, where the Shard of Memory is rumored to lie within an ancient temple. Along the way, they encounter Aeris Valdrin, a rogue thief with a mysterious past and a knack for magic. Aeris joins their quest, and a tense but humorous rivalry grows between her and Kael, hinting at deeper feelings as the journey progresses.