Exhausted and scattered, Imperial forces continue to fight for their lives as the Darkness closes in around them. With no time to celebrate their progress at Feladan, and with forces weakened by plague, all strong blades turns their efforts to the defense of the besieged Dalimond. However, just as the tides seem to turn, scout reports are heard of movement on the Northern Steppes. How long can the Gifted march to this non-stop drum of destruction?