At a quiet tavern on the edge of the Salt Road, a traveling performance troupe tells a story about Tarkir's recent history. The details, however, are up for debate …

Elspeth arrives at Storm Crane, the Jeskai's flying monastery, to ask for Narset's help—only to discover that matters are worse than she thought on Tarkir.

A familiar figure stalks the plains of Tarkir. Meanwhile, Elspeth and Narset look for answers at the Crucible of the Spirit Dragon.

Sarkhan and Taigam's scheming comes to a dark fruition. Elspeth and Narset experience hospitality, against their wishes.

Narset and Elspeth venture into the dragonstorms and find a new mystery within them.

Qatros Karst, stronghold-city of the Abzan, is under siege. Even with the enemy at the gates of Qatros Karst, the mighty houses of Lieutenant Mehtma's clan are always looking for opportunities to strengthen their own position. Can she outmaneuver her foes—or will she even recognize them before it's too late?

After an embarrassing defeat at the hands of a traveling warrior, Asham trains for the rematch. When an old friend arrives, he learns more than just a new fighting technique.

Now that the Sultai have defeated Silumgar and his brood, Nishang—once a renowned warrior—has found himself on the losing side. At his very lowest, a chance encounter offers him the opportunity to take revenge on his foes …

For years, Paala has dreamed about claiming her place as a warrior of the Mardu by the Lightning Proving—a dangerous trial conducted in the middle of a dragonstorm. But it's not just thunder and lightning that Paala must be cautious of in this test …