An army of elves take an occupy the western part of Ylarum. The Sultan Mohammed Al-Kalim calls for irradication of these abominations and return to the wizardless country they know of.

Oliver Jowett dies of old age. The Church of Karameikos is torn between the factions of Madget and Alfric Oderbry, and tensions mount toward religious war.

The clerics of Al-Kalim strangly side with Estlor and request all fighting cease on both sides. The Sultan refuses, having received a premonition from Al-kalim's olf follower and the one who he dictated the Nahmeh to. The premonition stated that the clerics have turned from the true Way and should be vanquished.