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Following their harrowing escape, Nolan and Arisa are escorted to a nearby settlement called Defiance, established on the ruins of St. Louis, Missouri. The settlement is celebrating the anniversary of the end of the Pale Wars and accommodates a diverse population of both human and Votan survivors. The mayor, Amanda, delivers a speech acknowledging the contributions of two competing benefactors: the wealthy Cathan Datak Tar and the mine owner Rafe McCau.
Inside the settlement's medical facility, Nolan and Arisa receive treatment for their injuries. However, Nolan is adamant about earning money to replace what they lost to the Spirit Riders. The mayor suggests that he seek opportunities at the town's brothel, leveraging his looks to make quick cash.