The daring three head off to deal with the Ncromancer, Dack. In tow are Lilith, Ravenia, Mave, Phlagaea, and Lucy. Alptraum and Tulani take a detour to scout out the castle and determine numbers while Arold rides on to Gormless. They regroup at the gates of Gormless … and encounter a new surprise. Old friends wait for them in the town. Grey, who now leads the Gallesian soldiers, and the slackash who once imprisoned Alptraum and Lilith. They discuss various battle plans and decide on a two-front assault. Arold will lead the assault on the gate while Alptraum leads a strike force through the hidden entrance…