Nadal is reunited with Belorage and his brother from [REDACTED], Varek. While Lysandra, Cedar and Vespera fight the enemies below, Nadal and Varek take on the steward of the tower. Meanwhile, Quinn returns to the estate with Lady Von Drak to get some much needed rest. At Castle Lathe, Kallista and R10S continue their research until a crowd of eager learners want to know more about them.