Ríona's beckoning to the library at Lux continues in her dreams. Pascal recalls the night the king died. Denton attempts to hide a hobby and speaks to Río about Egnil. Derald teaches Pascal a thing or two about building a fire. The group resolves to cross the border where they find dragon-blighted individuals stoking a morbid, magical pyre. The red half-dragon approaches.

Aaric offers answers to the group in exchange for answers of his own. More details about Soul Magic come to light, as well as what Vivien did to save Athena's life. Tosh flies solo to what's left of Mal Magnetos. Aaric intends to do great things with Athena, who doesn't seem to have much choice in the matter.

Diego and Aaric get better acquainted. Ara makes a rocky discovery. Benedict leads the rest of the group through the sewer and a couple of warforged get combative. Close proximity to Aaric has Athena uncharacteristically shaken up. The rest of Aaric's guests arrive.

The group weighs their options going forward and Athena interrogates Benedict some more. Ara speaks privately with Athena. Diego makes plans for a prosthetic hand, and Tosh makes jokes. A horrifying surprise underneath West Watch.

Diego and Tosh interrogate Benedict while Athena remains unconscious. An estranged sibling fortuitously turns up. Diego proposes another plan. Athena has a vision while she grapples between life and death, and Ara lends a hand.

Athena absconds to Nidus, and Tosh and Diego race after her. The Army of Altus prepares for the arrival of an airship. Athena finds what she was looking for. Río and Egnil have a romantic heart-to-heart, but a silent admission casts a pall over everything.

The D’artagnans discuss soul magic in greater detail and start making plans. Athena attempts to break into Felix’s old study and finds herself conversing with Egnil. Diego pays his respects to Morbash. Tosh has an epiphany about soul magic. Río has a confrontation with a hooded figure near the stables.

Tosh confronts Benedict while trying to maintain possession of the core. Diego wants to fight but Ríona chooses diplomacy. Athena and Egnil track Tosh down and the search for the mole begins. The D’artagnans are reunited and have questions for Egnil. A private meeting in the hallway reveals complicated emotions. Athena remembers the book Kenton gave her.

It's the Zone of Truth! Where everything's made up, and the points don't matter! Starring Athena-couldn't-sneak-up-on-a-statue Brookstone,  Diego-bleeding-heart-Rambo Ironfist, Tosh "Have-You-Met-Athena?" Altus, Río-started-the-fire Evereux, and the DM with the ™, Callan!