As Gratis Von endeavors to share the transcendent teachings of the Eldar Race, his journey is marred by adversity, not only from the realm's rulers, including his defiant son, Vellus Von, but also from the shadows of an internal Eldar Race conflict. Alongside Ehluvina, Gratis confronts Ki-Lune, a rebellious leader of the Eldar Race, whose defeat and subsequent permanent crippling by Gratis leave Ki-Lune confined to mere whispers among men, a testament to the battle's significance. In the throes of exile, spurred by betrayal and surrounded by the harsh wilderness, Gratis is buoyed by the prophecy of Ehluvina, foretelling his teachings' pivotal role in overthrowing Vellus's dogma and his unknown pupil’s ensured uniting of the galaxies. This sliver of hope manifests through snow messages to Harris and Rose, eventually leading Gratis to mentor Harris in the foundational principles of the Edu, setting the stage for Vellus's downfall and the ascendance of a new era guided by Gratis's enduring legacy.