Swept away by a violent river and the weight of his own guilt, Beornwulf faces his greatest test yet—not of strength, but of will. Chasing the Light plunges listeners into a harrowing journey of survival, redemption, and rebirth as Beornwulf battles the current, the looming waterfall ahead, and the echo of his father's haunting expectations.

Just when all hope seems lost, the sudden appearance of Eva and a handful of surviving comrades sets Beornwulf on a new mission: reclaim the raft, regroup, and escape the deadly waters. But reaching safety is only the beginning. Back at camp, the team is met not with glory, but a sobering reckoning. Their victory has come at a cost—fifteen lives lost on the river, and the shadow of internal betrayal still lingering.

Amid laughter, firelight, and a rare moment of peace, Beornwulf begins to rebuild what was broken. Bonds deepen, truths are shared, and in a quiet conversation beneath the stars, he discovers that the fiercest warriors carry more than swords—they carry grief, purpose, and impossible hope.

Chasing the Light is a powerful chapter about confronting the past, embracing imperfect allies, and finding meaning beyond mere survival. As friendships take root and rivalries simmer, Beornwulf must ask himself: can he become more than what the academy demands—and is there something, or someone, worth fighting for in the world beyond the war?

Trapped in a wooden box, cold and aching, Beornwulf reflects on guilt, loyalty, and the brutal lessons of leadership. The Ruins of Water follows the fallout from his failure to carry his sword—and the consequences it had on Leofwig, who was forced to endure a night of punishment in his place.

As Beornwulf begins to rebuild trust with his friend and his unit, Master Ulfric issues a new challenge: construct a raft and survive the treacherous Whitestone River. The stakes are higher than ever. The test demands not just strength or skill—but unity, trust, and resilience. But in a group divided by rivalry, fear, and ego, leadership becomes Beornwulf's true test. Can he rally his team before the river or their enemies tear them apart?

What follows is a grueling test of endurance, betrayal, and self-sacrifice. When chaos erupts, and stones fly, Beornwulf must choose: protect his team, or risk everything to save even those who once sought his downfall.

Chapter 3 – The Ruins of Water is a visceral journey into the heart of loyalty, redemption, and survival. The river takes more than strength—it demands everything you are.

Beornwulf’s first full day at the Raven’s Academy begins not with glory—but with humiliation, injustice, and an impossible test of endurance. In The Misfortune of the Firstborn, the harsh realities of conscription unfold as Beornwulf and his fellow recruits face the academy’s brutal introduction to life as warriors.

From navigating cruel bullies to forging fragile alliances with new companions like Leofwig and Eva, Beornwulf begins to understand the cost of survival. As the recruits are pushed to their physical limits in a relentless trial of endurance, a single misstep threatens not just Beornwulf's safety—but Leofwig’s life.

This chapter explores themes of loyalty, injustice, and guilt, as Beornwulf is forced to confront not only the violence of his new reality, but the emotional weight of sacrifice and consequence. And when defiance against authority lands him in a suffocating wooden box, he learns that in this world, punishment is not always earned—and compassion can be weaponized.

Chapter 2 – The Misfortune of the Firstborn is a raw, emotional descent into the crucible of the academy, where survival depends not just on strength—but on who you're willing to protect, and what you're willing to endure.