An envoy from the Aedyr Empire is sent to investigate rumors of a corruption of souls on The Living Lands island. The empire's interests are threatened by this plague, prompting action from the emperor to find and stop its source. Inquisitor Lödwyn of The Steel Garrote believes the corruption is part of a bigger issue and calls for eradicating it to unite the island's factions under imperial control. Giatta, a native, sees the chaos as essential to the island's identity and advocates for accepting and protecting it. The envoy must choose between ending the corruption, taming it, or embracing the wild nature of the island. As they unravel mysteries and form a personal bond with the land, they face dangers that threaten both the island and their own soul, leaving them with the responsibility of saving The Living Lands.
