After the death of Larret Hamlet’s Reeve, the mage Tripper reluctantly turns in the hastily created fief’s report bonds for Laret to Lord Ramson. Along with this following several harrowing events, the Black Swans form a cohort to deal with various local threats that develop. Thus, begins the investigations into Tearmain. With no stone left unturned, G, Tripper, Winey, Mi, Jess, and Eren seek out Lord Ramson to report on grizzly incidents discovered around Larret Hamlet. They receive his suggestion to travel west overland to the un-named river to reach the royal city of Mount Oryn. On their journey westward, the Black Swans discover an enemy Tearmain army. As the Black Swans receive redemption for G, this leads to her becoming known and praised for her ability and efforts as a strong leader and a reliable person, yet she finds discomfort in this.