Malefactor

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Over a decade after the ant queen's apocalyptic war with humans, a legacy of uplifted animals emerges, struggling in a world they helped destroy. The conflict has left deep scars but also revealed remarkable acts of courage and compassion from both sides. Now, survivors have a fleeting chance to forge a lasting peace, but it comes at a cost. The holy city of Hosanna, where animals and humans share governance, is besieged by wolves intent on reclaiming the land. A powerful matriarch has united rival wolf packs, wielding a dark power derived from the Queen. As violence looms, those seeking refuge find themselves drawn back into conflict. War hero Mort(e) suspects an internal plot against Hosanna and assembles a team of unlikely allies to investigate. Falkirk, captain of the airship Vesuvius, faces a choice between treason and loyalty to save the city. Meanwhile, D'Arc aboard the al-Rihla discovers that the wolves may have initiated a new cycle of life for the Colony, leading to a final reckoning for both animals and humans. Together, the three outcasts embark on a perilous journey into wolf territory to confront the remnants of the queen's empire. However, their shared destiny may bring destruction, as love, courage, and honor may not suffice to avert the impending chaos.