He is quite happy to see Piers when he, now traveling with Felix, has returned to Lemuria. However, the reunion is not a joyous occasion, as he solemnly tells his nephew of his sister's fate. In the face of this grim news, Piers leaves the party momentarily to mourn at his mother's grave. Afterwards, Piers' uncle sends a message via bird to Lunpa the Righteous Thief, so that he will meet with the traveling band of Adepts, and inform them of Piers' true mission. Like all Lemurians, Piers' uncle is a Mercury Adept.