In the world of Ashtier, the hands of justice sway while the horns of progress sound, heralding a time where sacrifice becomes the key method of ushering in a time of true stability.  Amidst this era, Kita and her sister Regale, Rynths of Misquare, witness a new chapter unfold in the great and sacred land.  Meanwhile, Sindrina, a princess of Shalo City in the great land of Lionstear, grapples with a unique condition that puts her life in jeopardy. Deeper within the chaos, Amanui struggles with the transformative changes in his life as he faces the daunting task of completing the crossing rite, a longstanding tradition for the men of his people.  As the world evolves, stories arise and fall, yet the question remains: how will their stories truly unfold? Welcome to Ashtier, the land born from the ashes of old, brought to life by the Great Mother who watches over all things current and passed.