The second anniversary of Vlad’s time in the world of Arlanda is approaching. Remembering the deaths of the people close to him and dear, and not wanting a repeat of that story, Vlad leaves his barony and—alone—goes into the far borderlands. He intends to become a ranger and face the dangers and trials that an unknown puppeteer so generously throws his way. Or maybe his fate is to end up at the center of the most incredible events and adventures? Meanwhile, forward—to new deeds and feats, stranger-ranger!