To save humanity, treacherous terrains must first be navigated… After enduring the brutal trials of a three-year winter, Líf and the dwindling crew from Midgard, the realm of mankind, once again embark on their relentless quest to safeguard humanity. As they traverse each realm, they encounter fresh challenges and formidable enemies, some within their own ranks. As unexpected allies emerge, offering assistance in their perilous journey, an unsettling question persists: Can they be trusted? Set against the rich and brutal backdrop of Nordic myth, The Guardian's Speaker Volumes 9 – 12 are the third part of an adult novella series which serves as a dark odyssey through the nine realms that exist around Yggdrasil, the world tree. The people are as harsh and cold as the climate that has shaped them. Those who wish to survive must fight for that right or strive to die honorably in that attempt.