Valdis Wolfbane is done with war. These days, his battles are on the farm—raising crops, tending livestock, and keeping peace in his growing household. But even retirement brings new challenges. Building a magical beehive tests his patience, while deepening bonds with his companions tests his heart. And when the hermit Oaken Whisper tells him to make his family proud at Race Day, Valdis finds himself pulled into one more contest he never expected.