Death Maidens and Wyld Runners represent the two ends of the Escher lifecycle. All Escher adolescents grow up in the Wyld, learning everything they need to know about hive life free from the oppressive societies imposed by most other Clan Houses. As they come of age, they either join the clan or become Wyld Runners, reckless and bold explorers and beast wranglers. Death Maidens are fallen warriors of the Escher, raised from their graves in order to seek revenge for the House of Blades.