While Raxe leads an unlikely expedition on a quest to find the Hell Key, Ethan Sureblade and Quick the Changeling search for Joel. They question whether he's dead or being used by the demon Dierglyorr, knowing that their ultimate success or failure depends on the answer. The Head Mage works hard to find a cure for the demonic plague unleashed on his kingdom. When he witnesses firsthand the carnage wrought by the demon's pawns, his determination to defeat the demon grows exponentially. On the other side of the WorldGate, Dan and Lisa continue their struggle to elude both the organization and the demonic forces set upon them. Despite their efforts, their pursuers come closer and closer to running them to ground.