As the Witchfinder army invades the Alkenny settlement, Baba Voss, Maghra, Paris, Kofun and Haniwa escape along with Bow Lion. Baba Voss leads the group to a river and a raft he had previously constructed in secret. Gether Bax once again betrays the tribe and leads the Witchfinders to the river in pursuit of the group before tracking them.
The group defend themselves from attack before Haniwa fatally wounds Gether Bax and the tribe escape downriver. Meanwhile, Queen Kane's parliament convenes and expresses frustration at the amount of resources being used to locate Jerlamarel's children over many years.
Shortly after, two parliament members - Lord Dune and Lady An, conspire to murder Queen Kane however the plot is overheard by the Queen's lady-in-waiting Nyrie who discloses the plan. Back at the river, Paris reveals a final letter to Kofun and Haniwa from their father. The letter provides directions to Jerlamarel's location. The group vote in favor of following the instructions and later settle for the night by campfire. The following morning the group discover their weapons missing as well as a small bag containing an item of value belonging to Maghra.
Meanwhile, Queen Kane having been lured into a trap, executes Lord Dune and Lady An with the help of Nyrie. With her followers rising up against her, Queen Kane destabilizes the Kanzua dam causing the structure to collapse and vows to seek out Jerlamarel herself.
