Archer and Arabella have private talk about Romen.
The party discusses Cardos�s fate, without resolution. Archer suggests going after Cardos�s treasure as a way for the party to re-establish their lives. The party agrees to this. The party then discusses their future plans. Elias interrupts the discussion to ask the party if they can stay for a few more days, so Brightflame can address everyone. The party agrees to travel to Jerlair with Arabella, then on to Lycen for Helix�s private quest. After that, they plot to go to the Serece Archipelago and recover Cardos�s treasure, before returning to Kahar.
Dee and Arabella attempt to use the warlord�s crystal ball. The device overwhelms Dee, but Arabella has minor success. Helix tries, but also has little success.
That night, all of the party suffer strange dreams.
Days pass. Dee spends much of her time engrossed in her newly recovered book. Arabella explores the keep. Archer spends time with baby Romen and his nursemaid, Sarah, and at his sisters grave, where he is seen talking to himself. Anear spends much of her time in silent meditation.
Brightflame calls a meeting of all in the keep. He announces himself to be the new Duke of Falshire, replacing Warlord Deathbourne as ruler. Helix quietly expresses doubt about this claim. Tygon is given leadership over the keep�s guards, and Carmen is given the position of advisor to the new Duke. Many of the Warlord�s guardsmen are given amnesty, but several are executed for crimes committed under the Warlord�s rule.
After the meeting, the party are called before Brightflame for a private talk. Brightflame gives each of the party one expensive gem and a special gift. Arabella initially refuses hers, but graciously accepts upon Brightflame and the party�s insistence. Brightflame then offers to allow the party to join him permanently. Arabella, Dee and Helix accept. Archer politely refuses. Anear says nothing. Archer has a private conversation with Brightflame.
The party begin preparations for their next journey.