During the Hidden In Shadows patch, a Shadow Spire appeared near the town of Tou-Tou. This was the starting point of a new wave of Shadow activity, led by Ler Rhan and Black Ferah, both now in their true forms, and not as aspects. Though it seems their goal is to bring back Bael'Zharon to the surface, this was merely a test of theories.. In fact, they are collecting information on the ley lines around Tou-Tou in the hope of bringing the Hopeslayer on for a prolonged time, to defeat Isin Dule and to spread the corruption all over Dereth. The Shadows started the attack Tou-Tou and many of the townsfolk decide to evacuate. The siege of Tou-Tou succeeded and the town, and the inhabitants that stayed behind, was corrupted and pulled toward the shadow. The remaining townspeople were turned into