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

Dive into Chapters 46–49 of this dark‑academy fantasy as everything explodes at once. Gray finally confronts Archduke Kross — blunt, furious, and done letting anyone treat Ashlyn like she’s disposable. But before the dust settles, Naiad strikes, attempting to graft Deimos’s soul and dragging the entire group into the Abyssal Hells.Ashlyn, Knovak, Nini, and their eldrin companions fight to survive as they face Death Lord Naiad herself, abyssal dragons, soul‑draining magic, and a showdown that pushes Gray’s powers — and Deimos’s influence — to the edge. Nini reveals her terrifying true form, Ashlyn augments Gray for underwater combat, and the Wraithborn Orchard becomes a battleground for life and death.Plus: a bonus blooper scene where Gray shuts down Archduke Kross with the most dramatic exit imaginable.Perfect for fans of dark fantasy, magic academies, death‑lore, and chaotic found‑family energy.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

Gray’s week is WILD. Piper’s looking spicy in class, Knovak’s getting bullied, and Deimos is trying (badly) to motivate him. Gray roasts some “noble” arcanists into confusion, learns melee basics, gets stuck with a spear, and immediately disarms Jijo. Then it’s Phila’s cotillion: illusions, drama, Nasbit looking sharp, and Gray realizing he forgot a gift. The Grand Lounge drops surprise presents… so what did Gray get?!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

Chaos. Lore drops. Emotional damage. Chapters 26–30 go HARD.

Gray’s weapon is literally evolving with every kill, Deimos refuses to go back to sleep, and Waste’s whole aesthetic is turning into “I’ve survived too many boss fights.” Ashlyn finally learns the truth about Gray’s kidnapping, Sorin makes a deal he instantly regrets, and the dream‑world becomes a full‑on training arc.

Inside the dreamscape, Papa Deimos is out here giving augmentation lessons while casually explaining how Death Lords, abyssal dragons, and soul‑grafting actually work. Naiad’s rise? Terrifying. The abyssal hells collapsing? Even worse. Magic fading from the world? No pressure.

Meanwhile, Kristoff drags Gray into a “stop messing with ancient evil” talk, Ashlyn opens up about her family tearing her down, and Gray decides he’s going to win competitions just to prove everyone wrong. Deimos’ advice? “Slay him and offer his heart.” Totally normal.

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Hostage standoff. Nullstone chains. A Death Lord’s cult hunting soul fragments. Grey panics, Deimos wakes up, and suddenly the body count skyrockets. Vivi turns into every weapon imaginable, Twain becomes a knightmare, and Grey now has THREE voices in his head. Deimos is getting stronger… and the academy has no idea what’s coming.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

As Gray struggles with the fallout of recent events, tensions rise on all sides. Kristof’s blunt hostility and fierce protectiveness over Rylee leave Gray feeling exposed and self‑conscious, especially after Kristof vows to kill him if she’s ever endangered again. Sorin confronts Gray about his constant lying, reminding him that he can deceive anyone except his own brother — a moment that forces Gray to finally commit to becoming stronger.The boys rally around him in their own chaotic way, transforming their dorm into a “man cave” with all the beds arranged in a protective circle around Gray’s. Knovak still flinches away from him, but the group insists on testing Gray’s strength, pushing him to break a bed as a strange rite of passage.Meanwhile, Sorin and Nini brainstorm ways to help Gray train, even suggesting a mimic arcanist. Gray briefly enjoys the peace of being outdoors, daydreaming about flying on a dragon before remembering he doesn’t have one. Fundraisers and first‑year events fill the academy grounds, but Gray’s mind is on Ashlyn, who still hasn’t returned after the cotillion explosion. Twain reassures him she’s fine — probably untouched by the blast.Combat Arts begins under Professor Jijo and his nimbus dragon, replacing the expected instructor. Phila refuses to learn physical combat and instead chooses magical archery, while Gray surprises himself with an instinctive eye for bow quality. Jijo’s dramatic archery demonstration — complete with ripping off his shirt at impossible speed — kicks off a chaotic round of shots from Raaza, Sorin, and Nini. Gray attempts Jijo’s technique and lands a wild, lucky hit using a horseback‑style move he didn’t even know he had in him.But beneath the surface, something darker is stirring. The fragment of Deimos’ soul inside Gray is beginning to influence him more than anyone realizes, hinting that his newfound strength may come with a cost none of them are prepared for.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/2sKsFhiAchilles - Strings by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100463Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music, Epic Aris Egha