Curse of Shadows and Thorns

Jarl tries to escape through the window as the others in the room are killed by the Guild of Shadows, even before the Blood Wraith can enter. When he does, Elise revels in the bloodlust she sees in Legion’s eyes when he takes in the scene. Halvar and Tor rush in along with Siv, whom Elise is happy to see, and who helps unbind Elise.

Jarl escapes, and Elise sees that Legion is in pain again. She must choose whether to stay and possibly face Jarl again, or go with the Blood Wraith, who both frightens and protects her.

Legion and Tor ride ahead as Halvar takes Elise and Siverie with him. When Elise asks what is happening to Legion, he only tells her that he did not take the second dose of the elixir he needed once he heard that Elise had escaped. They return to the alehouse, and Halvar leaves the women outside, but Elise can hear Legion suffering inside and knows she must go to him. Inside, she sees the men trying to wrap chains around Legion as his veins turn black with blood and his eyes turn red.

The owner of the alehouse takes Elise and Siverie to another room and tells them to stay there if they want to keep their heads.