 Though outnumbered, Tamír's army engages in furious fighting with the Plenimaran invaders, Tamír leading the troops and proving herself a true Warrior Queen, and aided by the wizards.Most of the Plenimarans are killed - only a few managing to flee back to their homeland.Tamír formally proclaims herself to the gathered wizards, priests and common people, who rejoice that the true Queen has returned - though the capital was totally devastated and very many died.