Continuing into the castle of Bresk, the Protectors of the Pass found the Book of Eight Lands, a magical tome that protected the leaders of Dassen from poisoning. However, the friends quickly discovered that the book on exhibit was merely an illusion, and the real book was being held in a Rope Trick spell, nullifying its protection. The guard on duty revealed that it was the Ragesian Serrimus who cast the spell.
Rushing to the aid of Dassen's leaders, the Protectors quickly made their way to the dining hall. Moments after the friends arrived, the leaders were affected by some strange magic, driving them to attack each other in a craze, including King Steppengard. Cackling loudly, the king's advisor Nina approached the party, as her halfling form fell away to reveal her true form - a writhing mass of ghostly snakes, the Trillith Madness.
The main course served in the dining hall was violence. Confused leaders fought each other as the party engaged Madness. The battle was fought quickly and brutally, and though the Protectors nearly fell to the overwhelming Madness, the Trillith was slain. Though the craze in the leaders abated, both Bryn and Winry were left injured. Bryn had lost her ability to speak, and Winry had all her memories wiped away. As quiet takes the dining hall, the Protectors of the Pass decide what to do next...