Tricked by the Horde, Johnis learns his mother may not be dead and rushes to save her, putting himself in the difficult position of having to choose between his newfound love for Silvie and his duty to protect the Forest Dwellers.
As Johnis and the other "chosen" recruits of the Forest Guard are pulled into deeper danger to secure the seven lost Books of History, Johnis tries to rescue his mother from enslavement by the Horde, but risks betraying the Forest Dwellers.
Tricked by the Horde, Johnis learns his mother may not be dead and rushes to save her, putting himself in the difficult position of having to choose between his newfound love for Silvie and his duty to protect the Forest Dwellers.