Alric reveals himself to be well-suited for helping Tric and Heppa plan the recovery of Heledd’s stolen goods.

While Heppa treats Heledd’s injuries, Tric and Alric investigate the scene of the crime.

Things are a little hectic at the Parting Glass due to a missing waitress.

The dinner with Mhaev and Terwaen goes about as smoothly as can be expected. Afterwards, the younger attendants use everything they have learned to draw up Tric’s family tree.

Tric and Heppa return to the Parting Glass to get ready and then welcome their dinner guests.

Tric has a tense meeting with his mother Mhaev and then relaxes at the joust with his cousin Heppa.

Heppa hangs out with the White Mage Rhaessa learning about human healing magic. Meanwhile, Tric chats with Dame Terwaen of the Horse Clans, with whom he has more in common than he expected.

Tric and Heppa enjoy the opening of the Full Bloom Festival. He tries his hand at the archery competition, while she participates in the duels.

Tric and Heppa antagonize yet another former resident of Hisanham, but then Tric manages to entertain the patrons of the Parting Glass with his first stand-up performance.

Tric makes friends with a local magpie while Heppa savors the flavors of human food and drink.