As Amihan prepares her people to stand their ground against Hagorn’s army, Alira Naswen's betrayal threatens the safety of their stronghold. Ether frees Alira’s deepest resentment, unleashing her wrath on the diwatas who stand in her way. On the shores of Sapiro, both sides brace for war, unaware of the masked warrior in Hagorn’s ranks—and the dangerous deception within.