Chapters 7-12 Summary

In Chapter 7, Han and Dancer make their way to Gray Lady alone the following morning. They travel around the far side of the mountain where Crow told Han he would find an entrance to the tunnels. They have to leave their horses behind and walk a large portion of the way. When they find the tunnels, Han is able to navigate into the mountain to the opening of the tunnel that will lead to the Wizard Council meeting hall. Han must leave Dancer behind because he has Bayar blood and the last magical seal on the door blocks him from entering.

In Chapter 8, Raisa surveys her troops with her general, Klemath. Raisa is unhappy with how slowly Klemath has replaced the mercenary troops, the stripers, with regular troops. When Raisa expresses her displeasure, Klemath tells Raisa it would be detrimental for...