All who step into war are tested. Those who emerge change. Those who do not are consumed. Amidst this hellish crucible, a young man is torn from the life he knows and finds himself amongst a new band of brothers on the crew of humanity's first Spectre. But with time against them, success is uncertain and survival is not assured. Rated for language and violence.

"Somewhere along the darkened road, he collapses- burned and bloodied. Between ragged breaths, he sobs. His heart swelling with agony and rage, he lifts his head and curses into the night, swearing vengeance." Duncan is called away from Highever, leaving the Couslands to face Howe's betrayal unaided, and a very different story begins as the Teryn's youngest escapes into the night.

Behind one of the doors, perhaps Elizabeth made it to Paris after all.

War takes from many people more than they would ever willingly give, abandoning them to continue their lives in the aftermath. Hawke gives his life in the Fade to buy the Inquisitor time, leaving behind a young elven woman who must be brought news of his fate.