After the rise of a powerful demon of chaos and lust, the corrupted servants of evil celebrate their victory. But as soulless flesh indulges in sex and violence, some of the Mother’s servants feel less gratified than others.

On the lower decks of the Sanguis Empire’s walking fortress, Lady Vain gives Her thrall its most important wound and finishes Her weapon. Prequel to ‘A Hunger in the Blood.’

In the wake of bloody war, the Thrall named Vanity—little more than a corpse in the mortal plane—seeks out her Lady for final orders.