Kjellin Malfagon and his allies quickly amassed an army. It is possible that they received unseen aid in this from the Order of the Veil, who, though not friendly toward House Malfagon and openly hostile to Quova, desired the death of the Theocrat.
The alliance armies easily defeated the TheocratÆs troops, and marched upon TarynÆs stronghold. Quova and Kjellin attempted to kill the Theocrat, but before they could, Taryn was slain by his own chancellor.
Having dispatched the Theocrat himself, the chancellor attempted to take the life of the Scarred Outcast, but to the horror of KjellinÆs son, the Lord Protector gave his life to save his friend. The chancellor escaped as Quova and his men attempted to save their lord.
