The Hurricane Wars

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of violence.

Talasyn runs into Surakwel in the palace hallway. She reminds him that he owes her a life debt, as she stepped in front of Alaric’s shadow spear and saved his life. She asks him to sneak her out aboard his ship and fly her to the Storm God’s Eye to see the Sardovians. Surakwel, already sympathetic to the Sardovian cause, agrees.

When Talasyn reaches the Sardovian encampment, the Amirante advises her to use her relationship with Alaric to her advantage: As the Night Empress, she can gain control in Nenavar and investigate how the Night Empire was able to use the Voidfell to craft weapons. From the inside, Talasyn can destroy the Night Empire.

Talasyn and Alaric hike to the Belian Light Sever to train. The air is tense after their last argument, and Alaric cannot stand the heat of the jungle. They encounter a swamp buffalo, and Alaric falls into the mud in fright. After they fight off the beast together, Talasyn laughs at Alaric, as he looks ridiculous covered in swamp muck. He relishes the sound of her laughter, though he is irked it is directed at him.