After being defeated as well, Hyle tried to delay the troops and buy time to let Mooncalf reach Demuth. But once he reached the capital Untide, he found Kierkess had discovered her and, through torture, also found out his plans for treason. After killing Mooncalf, Kierkess left Hyle and his remaining troops, alongside the dethroned Demuth, to die at the hands of Grandall.