In a kingdom where the dead's whispers shape politics, necromancer Kaelith is approached by Ryn, a mysterious scholar seeking the legendary Heart of Harrowstone. To find this artifact of terrible power, they must summon the spirits of those who died searching for it—a knight consumed by honor, a betrayer haunted by regret, and a sorcerer who glimpsed the truth. Each summoning weakens the barrier between worlds, leading them to the reality-bending Maze of Thorns. Here, Ryn reveals their true identity: the last of Harrowstone's cursed bloodline. Together, they discover the Heart is a trapped god's essence, drawing souls into endless torment. Faced with the choice between power and salvation, Kaelith and Ryn must decide whether some mysteries are better left buried in death's realm.