In this chapter, the campfire becomes the stage for Max and Aphillion’s latest tale. As Lug sets down a pot of beans and asks for a story, the two rangers recount their strange task inside a crumbling mansion—marking each room with chalk so the owner would know it had been cleansed of spirits. At first, everything goes as planned, their symbols scrawled across doors and walls, but once they reach the third floor, things take a darker turn. The chalk snaps, the shutters slam shut, and ghostly footsteps echo through the halls. Shadows stir, the air grows bitter cold, and soon Max and Aphillion find themselves in real trouble, trapped in a house that seems alive with unseen forces.

In this chapter, Armor pleads with Sir William for a ship, desperate to reach a distant island and rescue Johnny before it’s too late. Meanwhile, deep within the island’s shadows, Johnny discovers the legendary Sword of Numa, its brilliance matched only by the heavy responsibility that comes with it. But before they can escape, a mysterious figure emerges—swift and merciless—cutting down ten of Armor’s men with impossible skill. Even so, Armor reaches Johnny, embracing him aboard the ship as they set sail for camp, the sword now in their possession and the first steps toward war already underway.

In this chapter, Armor and his weary company arrive at the coastal camp of the Knights of Nod, where Armor is reunited with the bold and boisterous Sir William. As plans for war are laid out in the command tent, tensions rise when rumors of Johnny’s fate begin to surface. A grim messenger confirms the enemy’s growing strength, and soon after, Armor and Sir William ride out to meet the emissaries of Beelzebub. There, the cruel ambassador Severin and the eerie captain Draco deliver threats—and a gruesome message. A fierce argument erupts between Armor and Sir William over Johnny’s fate, ending in a bitter fracture of trust. As storm clouds fade in the distance, the real storm looms ahead.

In this chapter, a group of enemy scouts stumbles upon Jonny and two rangers hidden in a valley clearing. Tension quickly escalates, but before a fight breaks out, one of the rangers, Borden, reveals who Jonny really is — a young knight carrying the legendary Sword of Numa, sworn to protect the kingdom at all costs. Just as tempers flare, a strange, guttural sound echoes through the forest, halting everyone in their tracks. The scouts retreat, unnerved, while Jonny, Borden, and Gill brace for what might emerge from the shadows. To their surprise, it’s only old Hunchy — but his explanation for the sound raises more questions than answers. As they settle in for the night, Jonny shares what he saw deeper in the woods, something terrifying that may not be of this world. The others aren’t sure what to make of it… but something is out there. And it might be watching.

In this chapter, under a beautiful, clear sky, Sir Miser was enjoying a hearty meal inside the Soggy Satchel when a mysterious armored knight burst through the doors—a knight who had been searching for him for quite some time. Without warning, the stranger challenged Sir Miser, and a brutal fight erupted. Tankards flew, tables splintered, and frightened patrons scattered as the brawl raged through the tavern, crashed into the kitchen, and spilled into the dusty street outside. The sheriff eventually arrived to break it up, jailing both men deep in the dungeon. But by sunrise, Sir Miser had somehow secured his release—leaving the other knight behind—as he and his faithful Steward rode off toward the sunlit coast of light.

Johnny and the two rangers continue their journey downriver on a log raft, navigating toward the Coast of Light. Along the way, they’re ambushed by elite Fly soldier scouts at a beaver dam and taken captive. After cleverly poisoning two of the guards with a fake recipe, they escape into the forest and find refuge in an old mining town where they meet Hunchy, a quirky ladder maker who offers them possum stew and later agrees to guide them to a secret path revealed by Johnny’s enchanted book. Meanwhile, Beelzebub spies on them through a fly and holds a dark council, learning that Armor has moved his loyal forces to join with the knights of Nod by the sea, prompting Beelzebub to declare his march to the Coast of Light.

Lots of stuff happening 🙂 Honestly I just forget to write down a description.

In this chapter, Johnny and the two rangers, wounded but determined, crafted a makeshift raft to escape across a wild mountain river, only to be pursued by elite fly soldier scouts. As they fought to stay ahead on the rushing current, far away, Beelzebub plotted his deception—sending Johnny’s torn journal back to Gryden Hollow through a traitorous messenger to convince the kingdom that Johnny, Thralind’s hope, was dead. The danger behind them grew, and the shadows ahead deepened.

In this chapter, the cunning Severin attempts to bribe Jonny and the Rangers with gold and the deeds to the ancient lands of Glimerfin in exchange for their loyalty—but Jonny boldly refuses, swearing fealty only to King Armor. Tension rises as Severin departs, his warning lingering in the air. That night, under a moonless sky, the Rangers’ camp is ambushed by ghostly shadow wolves—silent, swift, and nearly invisible in the darkness. A fierce battle erupts, testing their courage and unity as the supernatural beasts close in from all sides.

In this chapter, Sir Miser engages in a dramatic and hilariously intense chess match with the snobbish De Gravley, trading bold moves and biting remarks before ultimately losing—but gaining unexpected respect and a pouch of gold for the entertainment he provided. He then visits the Witch of Endoor in search of the Sword of Numa, dodging her cryptic clues and overcharging schemes before storming out without paying. Moments later, a bizarre and escalating curse unfolds as crows begin to ominously gather. Sir Miser and Steward attempt a stealthy escape disguised in bedsheets, only to be attacked by a mob of animals—including a playful dog that drags Sir Miser through the alley, attracting more rodents and birds until the knight flees on horseback, a literal menagerie clinging to his trailing sheet as he rides into the night.