Husk and Self

The survivors cross into Ivy’s realm and discover its decay. The husks wander endlessly, shadows of who they once were. Ivy reveals herself to the group, not as a monster but as a grieving queen who calls her reforging “mercy.” The savior confronts her, torn between his fractured identity and the weight of leading the survivors. Themes of identity, memory, and loss take center stage as self battles against hollowing.