Kaesendra

They arrived at the killer's hut to ambush him. While Athreilind prepared then shot the killer's foot and Kaes baited him out of his house, Tervorn and Gwynnie waited, ready to pounce on Dariul when he emerged. To everyone's surprise, Gwynnie charged like a force of nature and shoulder-checked the killer. Tervorn secured him on the ground, and Ryheric tied him.

The plan is made, and they set off purposefully in the dark to find their suspect. Kaes seemed born to be the bait, much to the surprise of the other characters. The woman garbed herself in an appealing red dress and many jokes were made about her being 'man bait'. But none could deny the sensual woman knew her work.

A group of avid investigators gather in Combe, discussing an enormous thorn used as an arrowhead by the suspected killer of Basil Woods.