Orphen and his party head for the Imminent Domain. Along the way, Orphen is reunited with someone from his past, and a dwarven legend threatens the party's progress.
Orphen and his party team up with a team of Sorcerers from the capital to combat the army of dwarven ghosts. Meanwhile, Majic frantically searches for Claiomh, accosted at every step by ghostly echoes of his companions.
Seek and Kakorkist split off from the rest of the group to pursue a hidden agenda. Orphen and Winona form an uneasy alliance while the rest of the party struggles to withstand the influence of the network.
Igritte fights with all her remaining strength and delivers a message. Leticia faces Seek and Kakorkist while Orphen and Winona investigate the lord's mansion.
Orphen learns the true nature of the lord of the Imminent Domain. Majic considers what he wants out of a teacher and as a Sorcerer. Meanwhile, Lottecia encounters Corgon and is forced to consider uncomfortable things about her past.