Upon returning to Avonshire, Gabriel must face the consequences of his actions in Lystra. Eleenia is made a mast healer, and given license to practice in recognition of curing snakepox. David sets up a land-based trading company, and immediately runs afoul of the local criminal element. In the west, the Sons of Perdition bring their mightiest weapon to bear. Can Gabriel and his brethren stop the threat, outnumbered over twenty to one?