 While trying to save the final victim, Thaniel realises that the culprit it really a Wych-kin called Rawhead, summoned by the Fraternity to carry out the killings, and although Thaniel defeated the monster, it succeeded in mortally wounding the unfortunate victim.The Fraternity also manage to kidnap Alaizabel from under his nose at the same time.Alaizabel has the spirit of Thatch removed and put inside a more obedient host body and she is left for dead in a cell.