Part Two: The Onset of Chaos - Chapter Seven, Baenre's Fault and Chapter Eight, Magical Manifestations Summary

Uthegental Armgo, weapons master of the second House of Menzoberranzan, pays Jarlaxle a visit to discuss the issues with the system of magic. Uthegental blames the problems on Matron Baenre. Jarlaxle feels Uthegental has been sent to him to feel out the possibility of a coup being formed against House Baenre. Although Jarlaxle tries to reason with the drow, Uthegental is so brainwashed by his faith in Lolth that he can see no other reason for the disruptions in magic besides the idea that Lolth is displeased with her people.

Although Jarlaxle believes K'yorl Odran, Matron Mother of the third House, is spearheading a conspiracy against Matron Baenre, the case is actually the...