Heat of the Everflame

Diem, Auralie, and Luther uncover a letter with the Blessed Mother Montios’s prophecy for the Daughter of the Forgotten and Emarion. They try to make sense of it on the way to the Forgotten Lands. Diem and Auralie argue again about whether or not her biological father is alive. Diem is convinced he isn’t dead because she thinks he is the answer to who she is and what she’s meant to do for Emarion.

Later, Diem takes Auralie aside to discuss her relationship with Luther. Diem begs Auralie to give Luther a chance, informing her of what he means to her.

At their camp, the companions hear the voice addressing Diem again. The champions discuss the possibility of encountering Vance and the Guardians. Diem is furious with Auralie for trusting and working with a man like Vance.

Amidst the conversation, a Descended man appears, his intense magic spreading a powerful aura. Diem immediately fights back at him. A stunned Auralie confirms the man is Diem’s biological father.

A few hours later, Diem is still reeling from her encounter with her father. She and Auralie discuss who he is and what happened between them.