 The disguised Lyonis and his men knock down the archon and take control of the castle.The captured alchemist reveals that he currently only has one vial of the antidote prepared, but when Locke and Jean plan to take him with them to make more, Merrain kills him with a poisoned dagger and tries unsuccessfully to kill Locke, Jean, and Stragos before running off.Locke and Jean give Stragos to Zamira and her crew to imprison and torment as they desire before leaving for Vel Virazzo.