Tory and Norlis are captured by a rough group of people living outside of the Delphic capital city. While in their care, Tory empties out her pack to figure out what's in it. As she pulls things out, she finds a story quilt.  King Delphic comes and interviews Neal about the spell which bound him to the Westover Castle, Hildegarde. The spell allows him to communicate with the Delphic castle as well.