# Banished
## Part I: The World of the Archons
- **The Setting**
- A dystopian future where fear governs society.
- New York City divided into territories ruled by powerful Archons.
- Manhattan in chaos, with flames and new monsters unleashed.
- **Tabitha Maslov (Tay)**
- A Feral vampire cast out by her former master, Archon Jeremiah.
- Struggles to regain status and purpose after being abandoned.
- Seeks help from Bethania, the ruler of Brooklyn, who demands a price for aid.
- **Kaiden Ottaker**
- An abomination—a Shifter whose mutated DNA makes him an outcast among his kind.
- Saved Tay once but faces consequences for doing so again.
- Torn between loyalty to his people and protecting Tay.
## Part II: Allies and Enemies
- **The Relationship Between Tay and Kaiden**
- Initial mistrust due to past betrayals.
- Growing connection as they face danger together.
- Emotional tension as Kaiden grapples with feelings for Tay while fighting for survival.
- **Bethania’s Agenda**
- Decadent and manipulative, she offers Tay assistance with ulterior motives.
- Uses Tay and Kaiden for her own political gain.
- **Archon Jeremiah’s Plague**
- Unleashes abominations created using Kaiden’s DNA.
- Seeks to destabilize rival factions and consolidate power.
- **Lubok’s Plot**
- The Shifter Alpha views Kaiden as a traitor and plans retribution.
- Lubok’s deadly schemes threaten both protagonists and the city.
## Part III: Survival and Resistance
- **Manhattan Under Siege**
- Flames consume parts of the city as war escalates.
- Monsters roam freely, terrorizing citizens and complicating escape routes.
- **Trust and Betrayal**
- Tay and Kaiden must rely on each other despite lingering doubts.
- Encounters with allies and enemies test their resolve.
- **Power Struggles Among Archons**
- Archon of the Bronx seeks to exploit Kaiden and Tay for personal gain.
- Rivalries intensify as the Archons vie for control over New York City.
## Part IV: Climax and Resolution
- **Confrontation with Lubok**
- Kaiden faces his former pack leader in a high-stakes battle.
- Must choose between reclaiming his place or standing by Tay.
- **Stopping the Abomination Plague**
- Tay and Kaiden work together to thwart Archon Jeremiah’s plans.
- Sacrifices are made to prevent further destruction.
- **The Fate of New York City**
- Whether the protagonists succeed in averting total collapse.
- Hints at larger conflicts brewing beyond the current story arc.
## Epilogue: Looking Ahead
- **Future Challenges**
- Teases unresolved tensions and looming threats in subsequent books.
- Sets up the next installment in the Revamped Series ("Converted").
## Additional Notes
- **Revamped Series Overview**
- Book 1: Hidden
- Book 2: Banished
- Book 3: Converted
- Author's note about revising the original Bit-Lit series for improved storytelling.