Its been three months that Duiker has been following Coltaine's army and he realises that Coltaine is preparing to cross the river Sekala. So he makes a dash through rebel army camps to at last reach Coltaine's camp. There he is taken to a briefing with Coltaine, his captains and warlocks. Coltaine sets plans for the crossing of the river. The Nobles want preferential treatment and have objections about Coltaine's plans, which Coltaine ignores. The Nobles are then thrown out of the meeting. Once the meeting is over and most have been dismissed, Coltaine asks Duiker about Kulp, and Sormo informs Duiker that Warrens are not so useful because of Soletaken and D'ivers infesting them. This is advantageous for the Malazans because Kamist Reloe has no knowledge of the older ways, which Sormo is a