The journey through the Abyssal Hells takes a dramatic turn as the group follows unicorn tracks into the domain of Death Lord Kallikore — a half‑mystical, half‑human elder being preserving the soul of Zelfree, a human who accidentally descended while following Umbriel’s teachings. With Xuandi’s ancient influence and Kallikore’s twisted history revealed, the party learns how long Zelfree has survived here, what he sacrificed, and what he still longs for.But Starling’s choices spiral into danger when abyssal leeches enter the picture. Their hunger for souls, their role in elder transformations, and Starling’s misguided loyalty force Everette to intervene with brutal efficiency. As the group regathers, a toad attack erupts — only for Zelfree, now part‑dragon, to crash into the fight and save them. Kallikore returns, wings torn from his own dragon and fused to his body, and Everette buys precious time with the bangles on his wrists glowing with power.The escape leads them straight into the clutches of Lord Otto — a rune‑toothed, artifact‑hungry figure with Penguin‑like flair. His ambitions collide with Zahn’s plan to fix the Abyssal Hells, even if it means ripping Gray’s soul free to resurrect his brother. As Gray and Deimos face nightmares, soul cages, and a battle against a soul‑catcher, Deimos awakens with new resolve and unexpected praise for Gray. With specter sands in hand, they prepare to free him once and for all.A gripping arc of soul bargains, monstrous transformations, and shifting alliances as the Abyss reveals its deepest horrors — and its rarest hopes.You can find us on Facebook and join in the conversation.I want to mention the Frith Chronicles Wiki as a great resource for fan art and information.If you have any questions you want me to read on our podcast please email us at frithguildpod@gmail.com.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553655521220YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@frithguildpodcast Frith Chronicles Wiki: https://frith-chronicles.fandom.com/wiki/Frith_Chronicles_Wiki Capital Station Discord Server: https://discord.gg/8ypkBkDNaTARC Dragon’s Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KQbUmWUSWJ To Purchase Books from Shami Directly: https://sastovallauthor.com/merch/ To Purchase Books on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2sKsFhi

The climb through the Abyssal Hells turns deadly as Ashlynn, Grey, Deimos, Knovak, Starling, and the eldrin face elder creatures, venomous betrayals, and the brutal laws of soul‑magic. Starling refuses Nini’s help, Ecrib fumes, and an Ogata Toad with razor fangs tries to convince the mystical creatures to devour their arcanists and ascend into monstrous elder forms. When the toad strikes, the group is forced into a lightning‑fast battle where Deimos reveals why elder creatures are the plague of the underworld.Grey’s soul‑touching abilities grow stranger — and creepier — as awkward questions about conception in the Abyss arise. Starling’s resentment boils over, Knovak’s insecurities surface, and Papa Deimos drops a chilling truth: “A hero needs to win every time — a villain only needs to win once.”When the abyssal dragon Xuandi tears open the root, Twain transforms into a dragon to meet him head‑on, while Hektor swoops in to save Grey from a fatal fall. Separated from the others, Grey descends deeper into the Wraithborn Orchard, unleashing phoenix‑fueled fire and light to obliterate more Ogata toads before stumbling into the Bug Bloat Bog — the place where souls reincarnate into insects.A dark, fast‑paced stretch of the journey where loyalties strain, monsters evolve, and the Abyss reveals just how many ways it can twist a soul.You can find us on Facebook and join in the conversation.I want to mention the Frith Chronicles Wiki as a great resource for fan art and information.If you have any questions you want me to read on our podcast please email us at frithguildpod@gmail.com.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553655521220YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@frithguildpodcast Frith Chronicles Wiki: https://frith-chronicles.fandom.com/wiki/Frith_Chronicles_Wiki Capital Station Discord Server: https://discord.gg/8ypkBkDNaTARC Dragon’s Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KQbUmWUSWJ To Purchase Books from Shami Directly: https://sastovallauthor.com/merch/ To Purchase Books on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2sKsFhi

Trapped in the First Abyss with their strength draining away, Ashlynn, Knovak, Deimos, Grey, Twain, and the eldrin must navigate a realm where every root, fruit, and creature is made of soulstuff — and eating anything could twist them into monsters. As Deimos lies injured and trust fractures within the group, they push toward the colossal Rebirth Tree, where unfulfilled souls struggle to ascend and blackhearts are cast down to be destroyed.Inside the living roots, beauty mixes with horror: soul‑mushrooms, rebirth tendrils, and the dangerous climb toward reincarnation. Grey attempts to heal Deimos’ unraveling soul, Twain basks in being the Abyss’s best mimic, and Knovak nearly dooms himself with a handful of forbidden grapes. With abyssal dragons circling, Starling weakening, and the race to the top of the tree underway, the group must survive platforming trials, ancient lore, and the truth about how death lords are born.A dark fantasy journey through soul magic, eldritch ecology, and the brutal rules of the Abyssal Hells — where one wrong bite can end everything.You can find us on Facebook and join in the conversation.I want to mention the Frith Chronicles Wiki as a great resource for fan art and information.If you have any questions you want me to read on our podcast please email us at frithguildpod@gmail.com.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553655521220YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@frithguildpodcast Frith Chronicles Wiki: https://frith-chronicles.fandom.com/wiki/Frith_Chronicles_Wiki Capital Station Discord Server: https://discord.gg/8ypkBkDNaTARC Dragon’s Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KQbUmWUSWJ To Purchase Books from Shami Directly: https://sastovallauthor.com/merch/ To Purchase Books on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2sKsFhi