Solène struggles with the weight of what she witnessed during the secret Kanzo initiation, knowing she was never meant to see it. Her unease deepens when she is introduced to two powerful Vodou practitioners who speak of the path ahead. That night, a haunting dream pulls her into the shadows of a forgotten ritual, revealing secrets she was never meant to know. When she wakes, the question lingers—was it just a dream or something far more real?

Solène and the other students step into a new realm of Vodou, invoking the Petro lwa—the spirits of fire, revolution, and raw power. Unlike the calm, nurturing presence of the Rada spirits, the Petro lwa burn with intensity, demanding respect and offering strength only to those who can withstand their fire.

The ceremony begins with Ezili Dantor, the fierce protector of women and children, whose presence fills Solène with a sense of unbreakable love and vengeance. The air thickens with heat as Met Kalfu, the master of the crossroads, is called, bringing an eerie stillness that hints at the dangers of unrestrained power. Finally, Ogoun, the warrior spirit, arrives with the force of a storm, his energy charging the space with the unyielding fire of battle and survival.

The night after the ritual, Solène dreams of a burning forest, with Ogoun standing at its center, watching her, testing her resolve. She is then transported to the crossroads, where Met Kalfu waits, keys in hand, offering a choice she knows will define her journey. The fire of the Petro lwa has been ignited within her—but whether it will forge her into something stronger or consume her entirely remains unknown.

Solène finds herself standing at the edge of an endless ocean, drawn by the haunting melody of La Sirène, the mystical sea goddess known for her beauty, magic, and unpredictable nature. Rising from the water, La Sirène appears both mesmerizing and dangerous, holding a mirror that reflects not just Solène’s face but a version of herself that feels unfamiliar. The sea goddess offers the mirror as both a gift and a test, warning Solène that the ocean gives as much as it takes.

Caught in the spell of La Sirène’s song, Solène steps deeper into the water, feeling the immense power of the sea pulling at her. Just as she begins to lose herself in its embrace, she jolts awake—only to find a silver comb, wet with seawater, lying beside her bed. The dream was more than a vision; it was a crossing between worlds. La Sirène had come to her, and she had left a token behind.

Following the unsettling warnings from the previous ceremony, Solène and her fellow students participate in a sacred invocation of the Rada lwa—the oldest and most peaceful spirits. Under Manbo Elaine’s guidance, they call upon Danballa Wedo, Ayida Wedo, Erzulie Freda, and Kouzen Azaka, each bringing wisdom, love, and balance. As Solène chants, she feels the calming embrace of the lwa, temporarily lifting the weight of the darkness that lingers in her mind.

However, even as the spirits of light offer guidance and peace, a shadow lurks at the edges of her consciousness. That night, she dreams of an endless ocean, where a haunting melody calls to her, leading her toward a mysterious figure rising from the depths. Though the Rada spirits have brought tranquility, Solène senses that the balance is still fragile—and something unknown is waiting for her beyond the waves.

Amid the ancient tree’s sprawling roots, Solène and her classmates perform a sacred ceremony to summon Papa Legba, the guardian of the crossroads. Guided by Manbo Elaine, they offer rum, cigars, and prayers, opening the veil between worlds. As Papa Legba appears, his presence both commands reverence and issues a cryptic warning of the dangers ahead. The ceremony deepens with the arrival of Ayizan, the protective mother of initiates, who offers guidance but reinforces the precariousness of their path. Solène feels the weight of her journey intensify as she steps closer to the mysteries of the lwa and the fragile balance between worlds.

In the eerie stillness of the night, Solène is pulled into a dreamlike realm, where she encounters a shadowy, malevolent figure with glowing amber eyes. The entity warns her of the fragile balance between the worlds and her role in it. Waking in cold sweat, Solène realizes the line between dreams and reality is blurring, and a dark presence now shadows her every step.

Solène steps into her dormitory, a warm and mystical space nestled within ancient roots, where she meets her lively and welcoming roommate, Timone. The two quickly bond, with Timone’s infectious energy easing Solène’s anxieties about the academy. As their conversation deepens, Timone reveals unsettling rumors about student disappearances and the forbidden realm of chanpwèl. Together, they resolve to uncover the truth, forging a partnership that promises adventure and danger in equal measure.

On a still, eerie night, Solène is visited by Manbo Elaine, a woman she recognizes from her dreams. Elaine reveals that Solène is the heir to her family’s mystical legacy and invites her to embrace the path of the spirits. Overcoming her fear, Solène follows Elaine, leaving behind the familiar world for a hidden school connected to the spiritual realms. Standing before the ancient tree of her visions, Solène begins her journey into a destiny she cannot escape.