Chapter 3 opens up with Halanna's arrival at the Harper Hall. Halanna was an extremely spoiled 17-Turn-old girl, who had a higher opinion of her singing abilities than were warranted. She demanded special treatment, believing herself above the apprentice quarters. The harper at her hold, Maxilant, had sent her to the Harper Hall in the hope that they would be able to discipline her to use her voice properly. Petiron was overjoyed at her arrival, excited by the possiblities of her voice. By Turnover, she had improved considerably, though she still had a long way to go.