Helpart confronts Corgon with a life on the line while Orphen find his path has crossed with another mysterious acquaintance once more.

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.

The priests in control of the sanctuary reveal the fate of the Dragons. Corgon positions himself to attempt to take control of the sanctuary. Meanwhile, Orphen and the others attempt to break through the barrier protecting the sanctuary.