In the Nightmare Empire, death is just the beginning. Deep within the bowels of Lord Venethrax’s citadel, muffled cries of agony escape the cages of the lich lord’s vast soul collection. Tending to this prison is Lord Venethrax’s most trusted servant, Grendov, a skarlock who uniquely maintains some shred of his free will and former self. Plagued by his fractured memories and the fading voice of his beloved Arkada, Grendov must decide if these pieces of his past are worth pursuing. The decision he faces will threaten his station—and his very soul.