Tormada and Sibeth launch a violent attack on Pennsa that puts Maghra and the city’s inhabitants in grave danger.

A standoff at the House of Enlightenment gives way to a bloody siege between Baba’s party and Tormada’s soldiers.

After a devastating loss, Baba heads to Pennsa to warn his family. Maghra debates the Witchfinders’ fate. Wren stages a daring escape.