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.
Sil'ieth and D'avian notice Phase 1 symptoms of the virus that wreaked havoc across Solaerys two decades ago. D'avian lays out the plan before departing to rendezvous with J'enna.