In the broken world where the sky rains poisonous red dust that mutates people into monsters (Ashfall ) A secret group of assassins called The Chainless fight to protect humanity from monsters and cruel "gods" called the Eclipse Court.Lyria pulled her scarf over her mouth as red dust stung her eyes. Somewhere in the storm she heard the growls of Ashwolves-hairy monsters with human hands and teeth like knives.
"Stay close," Kaerl ordered, his voice rough and deep. Lyria gripped her locket.Click.A shadowy wolf burst out, snarling."save your magic," Kaerl warned. "The real fight is ahead." He was right, behind the storm loomed the black temple, where the Eclipse Court newest monster is being born.
But as they fought their way inside, Lyria froze. On the altar lay a girl with golden eyes...just like her sister, lost years ago. "Don't hesitate!" Kaerl yelled.Lyria's wolf vanished. The monster on the altar smiled."Hello, sister" it hissed in her sister 's voice. Lyria stunned and the monster saw the chance to attack Lyria. "Lyria!" Kaerl yelled,he rushed up grabbed her waist and attacked. He strikes and the monster burst into black dust.Kaerl lowered his sword, it's glow dimming as the runes along the blade cooled.His eyes never left Lyria." Thank you..." Lyria said still stunned.