 Noish intends on using the girl as a bribe to secure the aid of the cannibalistic Hercynian shaman Zyc.Gezun must somehow spirit her out of the clutches of the nefarious duo while there is still time.Noish successfully deposes of Lord Haldu, the chief minister, using Zyc's magical truth drug, but then refuses payment to the wizard Bokarri, who recommended Zyc, thus offending him.