However, the Karrns are soon surrounded by an army of gnoll soldiers of Droaam, led by a medusa. They kill most of the Karrnathi soldiers, and bring the survivors of both squads back to the Great Crag. The key explodes in mystical energy, rendering Greykell unconscious. When she awakes, she finds both herself and Mace in the care of the Daughters of Sora Kell. She reaches for her eyepatch, asking what the Daughters have done, and the hags respond cryptically, quoting various fortunes. They promise Greykell and Mace save escort back to Cyre, but the two find Cyre no more.