Senator Robertson of Andris was killed at Port Gast by Royal Guard of Mirith and those involved.
Zexe and Birek called upon people to strike Lancaster. By the spell of Black Magic that Birek learnt from Beleth, adventurers were teleported into inside the walls of Andris.
They found Lancaster holding Serene who had been abducted by Elefin a short time ago. He seized the Curio that had been kept in Andris, and forced Serene to infuse her energy into the Curio in his hand. Then the power of the Curio was unleashed. He vanished with Serene, and the Ice Fortification was created. Lancaster discarded Andris leaving numerous Lizard Men and Mercenaries prowling inside.
Adventurers chased Lancaster. Outcome of Lancaster's fate was death in his own Ice Fortification. Moribund Serene was transferred to Mirith. And, the Curio was not found.
Senators of Andris and former General of Marali had been evacuated to Mirith. This letter told about a slice of their life in Mirith, Zexe's condition getting better, and Darkstar's serious condition. She had been a patient in a coma, and talked in her delirium. To make matters worse, "Darkstar's hands were covered with huge, black spots." This was a proof that Black Magic had already begun to erode her soul.
Marali was overwhelmed by the Black Hand. Now Alliance occupied all over Marali. The public of Marali had no other choice but deserted their city.
Elefin became one of the most powerful wizards in Oberin since the Blood Dagger had fallen into her hand. Her enormous power also posed a great threat to the Twins while she led the Black Hand. Rasha and Varsha appeared in front of adventurers who were ravaged by a long battle against Alliance. Rasha said that Elefin was currently a common target between the Twins and Mirith, so...
(Rasha): We know you have that box that is supposed to kill our enemy.
(Rasha): And we know how to bring the enemy to Mirith.
(Rasha): Only...
(Rasha): If we help you, you leave Marali alone.
(Rasha): Do you want our help or do you want to die here?
It was Darkstar who acted as a bridge between the Twins and Mirith. She also urged Mirith to call upon Seth for help. His art was needed with the Golden Box to deactivate the Blood Dagger.
Elefin Came to Mirith. Darkstar succeeded to steal the Blood Dagger from her, however, the cursed power of the dagger made Darkster lose her senses for a moment. She stubbed herself. With Seth's help the dagger was set in the Golden Box from Drakstar's chest, and Elefin was no longer given power from the Blood Dagger. She was killed.
Zexe's soul was releaved out of the Blood Dagger, and he returned to the world. The Golden Box was placed under the custody of Brigobean.
(At the time, Beleth acted strange in his attitude after his recieving the Blood Rune for study. Rumours said that he had been possessed by the Blood Rune.)
Seth told adventurers the location of Golden Box which was needed for saving Zexe. In a cave where Seth indicated, they saw visions of Arlis and Ayara Rita from Nelthylin. A scene showed the moment when the two just found a Golden Box. And it led to a flash where Arlis killed Ayara giving a scream of delight in the excitement.
Nafets writes... "The Death of Zexe, Elefin, Lancaster, B... Everything was somehow linked..."
Under an imitative deception to escape the pursuing eyes of Andris, Mirith transferred Zexe to Centaurs' cave to get their help for his cure. In the cave, at the very moment where an Elder Centaur started chanting for Zexe, Elefin interrupted it, and revealed true identity of herself. She was Yadeth's wife having awaited her chance for revenge. She brought Blood Dagger with her. Elder Centaur and Zexe were stabbed with the Blood Dagger in Elefin's hand. Centaur's blood made the dagger generate great magical power, and Zexe's soul was captured into the dagger. Elefin disappeared with the dagger.
Father Vei, the negotiator of Mirith, was dispatched to Andris. Mirith offered condition that the trial of Zexe must take place in Mirith, and Andris didn't accept it.
(Date unknown: at this time, Mirith was foretold an assassination of Zexe, and increased the number of Guards.)
(Date unknown: At this time Mirith had acquired a Silver Dragon Claw which would help Zexe to be cured. Beleth and Nafets were studying about it together.)
This Lancaster's poster was pinned up on every square in Andris. It publicly expressed suspicion that Mirith was concerned in both murder cases; Senator Winston murder case and Senator Waltham murder case. Also, it announced that Andris began accepting the registration of new recruits.
Adventurers followed Darkstar's advice that an aid by Centaur was needed for Zexe, and headed for Centaurs' Cave. This was when they used Centaur's Minig Axe to find a way in. Adventurers met Centaurs, however, they couldn't receive help for Zexe. They decided to bring Zexe and Anon there. In Marali, however, it was too late and they heard news of Anon's death. While in Mirith, Robertson the herald of Andris came to see the King, and demanded for extradition of Zexe.
Lancaster published a letter from Beleth's daughter Araine. The letter told about Zexe's miry boots, torn insignia on his robe and so on.
Senator Waltham was killed on Blue Moon Festival in Andris. An insignia of Mirith was found near his corpse, and suspicion fell on Zexe. Senator Lancaster was chosen as president of Andris Senate in succession to Senator Waltham.
