Blayze Hallack and his friend Pandora arrive at a diner called “Diner South” after a long journey on their worn-out space barge. They dock their ship and sit at the bar, where they are approached by Amanda, a dark-skinned woman who recognizes them as ITR techs from the Silvani Trace. Amanda explains that she is…

Serena follows Phineas’ directions to the sea-witch’s lair. She finds herself in a desolate and dark seascape, but determined to become a woman and experience the grace of the Creator. Serena discovers a sunken ship filled with the bones of Manfolk and enters a small room where she meets the Sea-Witch. The Sea-Witch is cruel…