 Although Cinhil seems to place slightly more trust in Alister Cullen, the Deryni Vicar General of the Michaelines, even Cullen is rebuffed when he makes overtures of friendship to the king.The Gwyneddan army meets Ariella's invaders on the plain of Iomaire, and the two forces clash the following day.Despite being outnumbered, Cinhil's army emerges victorious and wins the day.