 He and his forces prepare for war.As this happens, Xar casts a spell on Alfred that nearly kills him, and allows Death's Gate to swing wide open; in through the door rushes Sang-drax, who attempts to urge Xar into reversing the Sundering, while surreptitiously killing Haplo.But seeds of doubt have finally taken hold, and Xar sees the dragon-snake for what it really is.