Takeo and Ulric are leading an increasing number of refugees to the ancient Seer. Zuri discovers Tallot and Elenore together after Merek makes unreasonable demands of Elenore. Elenore finds out about Anja's impending arrival, and Zuri mocks Elenore and her friends. The healer is concerned about the village's safety. What mayhem awaits the village of Merek? Is the hidden valley safe from the Asur?