Envoy and Lochinvar arrive in the ruins of the City of Hands, where Envoy is met by Priest-Queen Jade-Eyes (also known as Azhtar). Azhtar is quite happy to see Envoy again, and even more pleased when Envoy presents her with a piece of magically-crafted artwork – statues of the entire Royal Family made of shaped stone and amber. Azhtar shows Envoy and Lochinvar the "tabernacle", and they witness an appearance of the so-called "Angel".