Arriving in Pommel, the Freelancers inform Lina Cardiff about the siege in Lakeacre. They were already preparing to deal with Paleskulls, but did not know of the siege. The party meets Felren, Nil, and visits the Nowhere Inn. They inform Cardiff of the Kystens betrayal, and learn of Amals true plan to kidnap the prince as a bargaining chip. They set off to Silent Tower.