Mina, Daemon and Lloris find themselves face-to-face with the infamous illusive assassin of Ambersand Isle, La Hadoda. With the walls of the Pethlan dungeon spattered with wet crimson blood, many of the guard have fallen around this shadowed, glaive-wielding figure. As the inevitable battle ensues, Mina begins to realise just how powerful their assailant is, but moreover, she is conflicted as to why this supposed Ambersandian would turn on her own. With the clashing of steel echoing through the dungeon, Shadar, Aelfric and Sir Tirion rush to the rest of the party's aid, but will they get there in time to save them? Or will they be met with more bloodshed?