 Erak, the Oberjarl, or leader, of the Skandians, allows them to stay, but appoints Thorn to keep watch on them; he suspects foul play.Hal and the Herons defeat both rival Brotherbands and are given the honor of defending the Andomal for a night, as is the tradition.Hal leaves the site temporarily to check on the Heron and the watchman falls asleep, allowing Zavac and his pirates to infiltrate the site and steal the Andomal.