He blamed Avon and Flower when they lost Dodo and wouldn't let Steven go after her. He found her himself and told Jano what she had seen. Edal was surprised when the Doctor showed compassion for the Savages. He brought the Doctor to Senta for an emergency transference. He tried to capture Dodo and Steven but Jano helped them to escape. Edal began to mistrust Jano as they were searching for Steven. Edal returned to the city on Jano's orders and told the Elders that he believed Jano was about to betray them and took command.