The party prepares to accompany the Seekers on their campaign, but a bungled interview with the commander of the expeditionary force, Brother Marcus, creates considerable suspicion about the party's motivation. The Seekers order the party to remain in Heremac for the time being.

The Seekers bring Hamral along when they depart for Corbiestone. Several party members examine possible escape routes, but in the end it is decided that the best thing to do is to sit tight.

Word arrives that the Seekers have prevailed at the Corbiestone. A few ruck-men gave resistance, but the Seekers discovered that the fortress had been largely abandoned. The whereabouts of Godwin and his mysterious master are unknown.