The party learned that the Suther force is led by the "legend" known as Krayth Suther, second in line to sit as Steward of the South. The party got to the Rugo forces. The army was led by Lord Lared Drant, the Marshal of Lord Gereld Dadarian (Duke of Rugo). The party helped lead a coup alongside Ser John Oakright and Ser Sarl Dadarian to overthrow Lord Drant's command. Sarl Dadarian now commands the forces. He has devised a plan to defeat the Suther forces. Pierre helped heal the sick and wounded in the camp, Gram helped repair and maintain equipment, Roke helped recruit local hunters to join the force, Junia hunted enemy scouts, Tariq rested. Junia now prepares to go on a covert assassination mission under a moonless sky alongside Captain Iris. She seeks to slay Krayth Suther before the battle begins.