Elainer has fled her companions, convinced that everyone wants to kill her, which actually is quite plausible because she's so annoying. But where will she go? And will it have anything to do with the Oracle's prophesy regarding red-haired she-devils corrupting the Tower? She's not sure, but surely the very-evil looking crone she has found will be able to shed some light on things…

Meanwhile, Majilda and Ravenglass have (literally) stumbled upon some people who will prove to be vital to the Very Clever Plan Scarlet Macaw came up with…but only if they can prevail against their strange (but legitimate and entirely appropriate) ancient ethnic practices.

Now Majilda has to learn entirely new skills if she wants to survive: really powerful fighting skills. But when the blows start to rain down thick and fast, will magic (and physical prowess) be with her?

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