When a deadly virus returns to wreak havoc across the planet Solaerys, seasoned depth-hunter Dav'ian follows up on his late father's investigation into a disturbing inter-clan conspiracy. His estranged daughter Alv'a discovers she's been infected and has mere weeks to live. Dav'ian's race against time accelerates as he scrambles to get Alv'a healed and restore his clan's honor.
D'avian trains with his father while his mother expresses concern about his future. In another part of the shoreline, a young Sil'ieth faces harassment from unidentified Solaerians.