Back at The Hog's Head, Silaqui and Luciano Vanitoso recap the days since their journey into the woods, when Silvayn arrives, carrying the fallen Maloc.
Placing his body on the table, The Raven Shield tries to process the shock. Brixom Malpa, Gasha Ugdug, Henry Jamund and Doctor Weissknoch soon arrive.
Assuming that Maloc took some kind of precautions for this exact thing, Brixom recovers Maloc's Last Will, which is read by the party.
Later that night, the party gathers with all of its allies, and the many lives touched by Maloc. Fond memories and words of respect are shared, and Maloc's body is incinerated, per his last request.
The next day, The Raven Shield commits to travelling to Aregrionno. It had been Maloc's wish to return there and fight for a free Val Ossus, but in the larger picture, the Aregrionno Civil War presents a looming threat for all of Erenen.
After being briefed by Brixom as to what needs to happen, the party sets out to gather supplies and say their goodbyes.
On their out of Heaton, Onyx appears before Silvayn, promising that things are in motion, and that the Granite Lord has an eye on them.