Gadolka begins with the culmination of the effort spent on black powder and ends with a paradigm shift in the warfare of the new world. The full extent of the Dwarves suffering reveals itself, and a new cog is added to the war machine.

After freeing the Dwarves, the Drifters' plans continue getting derailed as unexpected guests show up. Meanwhile, far to the north, the Black King's plan continues to unfurl as the Ends regroup and recover in preparation to strike back.

The coup begins yet right from the start there is an unexpected wrench thrown into the plans. The roar of muskets now rips across the new world, and the Drifters find their places leading armies.