 Limbeck, the leader of a dwarf rebellion, enlists Haplo's help in reactivating the machine.Haplo, Bane, Limbeck, and Limbeck's wife Jarre must sneak through the elven base in the Factree to reach the machine's center.Haplo, Bane, and Jarre are separated from Limbeck and captured by red-eyed elves led by Sang-drax.