As the party venture back into the sunny streets of Pethlan, having scaled and descended the tower of Galfond Illemis, Mina encounters a familiar face. She, along with Daemon and Sir Tirion, venture outside the city gates to hear of a proposition that may reap some benefits for Mina. Aelfric and Shadar part company with the others to visit the King of Castonia to deliver the news of Galfond's current predicament. They too encounter a familiar face - the kind of face Shadar would be keen on introducing to his mace...