After a time of planning, the Protectors of the Pass made their way to King Steppengard's encamped forces. Finding a tent set apart from the others, the party found their quarry - the war mage Thravanvost, and his sphinx mount. Beginning stealthily, the friends quickly incapacitated the sphinx and guards, and then turned their attention to the mage. Though he appeared mighty, he quickly fell to the blades of the Protectors.
With the adrenaline of battle still surging, the party discovered that Thravanvost was mind-controlling the sphinx. Using her healing magic, Bryn broke this control, allowing the enslaved creature to take her revenge upon her captor. Grabbing up Bryn and Jack, the sphinx flew them back to Gallo's Fend.
Meanwhile, Myetharia, Winry, and Rayland quietly made their way to Steppengard's siege engines. Moving very quickly and silently, they worked together to damage the engines of war, and then make their way back to camp.
Bryn and Jack bid farewell to the sphinx, who introduced herself as Nashara. The magical creature told the friends that she would not fight for them, but may be willing to help in a later time of need. Gathering back at Gallo's Fend, the Protectors of the Pass prepared for the battle ahead.