Vikir leads the Morgs and Baskervilles into the Deep Woodlands on a mission to rescue Camille. More awaits them than just the barbarians—the monsters that inhabit "The Forest that Devours Life" are there as well! The search once again brings him face to face with the woman he saved from the slave auction, but their fight is interrupted by an unexpected enemy... For the first time since the start of his second life, Vikir starts to doubt his ability to walk away victorious!
