Grian has been living with the Hermits for years. Long enough he thinks he has escaped his past for good. He hasn't, of course. And when his past caches up to him, the Hermits are left to pick up the pieces.

Mitch, Colin, Mario and Bryan have left their guilds for the winter to begin their hibernation. Their leader are on the look out the dragon slayers, hoping to find out where they have gone. Will they find them, or will they have to wait until winter finishes?