We fight our way into the Iron Palace. A genius plan by Riven that I'd totally have helped with but I had a headache. Gash opens the battle with a fireball. We make quick work of the first wave, and the lone survivor binds their soul to Bea in a contact (this happens at least two more times.) We encounter little resistance in the halls to the throne room, but fight Yurivich and his loyal advisors and officers. Riven beheads Yurivich, and speaks with an unidentified Gorachenyan forefather. Svyanta's men are given a strong endorsement from Riven, it remains to be seen if the Gorachenyan state will be turned over to the clergy.