A Distant Soil #2
In "The Ascendant," Jason joins the Resistance and faces his first mission: assassinating the Avatar. With Ninivir's guidance, he reaches Seren’s chambers, where the rebel leader begins planning a bold assault on the Hierarchy. As tensions rise, Niniri discovers the Resistance’s hidden base—and Jason’s survival—setting off a deadly chain of events. Colleen Doran writes, draws, inks, and letters this emotionally charged chapter, with her own artwork adorning both the interior and the cover.
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Jason joins the Resistance and his first mission is to kill the Avatar. With Ninivir's help he makes it to Seren's chambers. Seren takes his rebels back to Siovansin and starts to plan for the assault on the Hierarchy. Niniri learns the location of the Resistance's headquarters and that Jason is still alive. Seren directs his group to kill everyone at the headquarters to prevent them being captured by Niniri. Chris is killed in the ensuing action. Jorvanna tries to poison D'Mer and is executed for her treason.
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