Ivaeland struggles with the mysterious potion that he was forced to drink. The brothers chop wood to earn a meal from Felizian Artus and discuss matters regarding the North. Toman gets a fews herbs and the militia departs once again. A storm rolls in and the conditions are rough. Upon camping for the night, strange silhouettes appear in the dark clouds above. Travelling on, and getting ever closer to their destination, an odd wagon is spotted along the way. At the end of the valley, as the entire company passes through a rough area, they are all set upon by a large creature.