Burn: The Last Witness (part 26)

(The Midnight Hunt)
*The High Father stays silent. To Kathryns horror and Elder Graysons utter shock, Dannawthen even succeeds in breaking through the golden doors to find that the throne of light is also empty of the High Father and the High Father's voice. For hundreds of years, the High Father may have been silent, but at least it was thought he was still in the Citadel. Yet as Dannawthen shatters the throne of light, and the brightness of the Citadel starts to fade, the High Father remains absent, and the other Original Corners of Midnight begin their assault. The first to arrive is Sumnaz, a vile nightmare more beast than intelligent monster. Sumnaz was sent by the Old One to hide near the Shine only to rush out and bring choas to any Traveler trying to reach the Citadel. Sumnaz is still doing the same, bringing choas as Burn leaves the stunned Kathryn and Elder Grayson behind to face that evil alone [AI Art]*