Once the Marauders where out of earshot, the Verminasian army receives its order to return to the city. Something big was afoot. Apparently something had happened to the king. Speculation began instantly. Rumors of a Marauder assassin infiltrated the army's core and their anger began to grow. Their new leader, Drakkon, swore to investigate this untimely death and if the Marauders were responsible, they would die a thousand deaths.

Meanwhile, on the trail back to Arkane, the Marauders army is called to a halt. A lone messenger rode up at full gallop coming to a swift halt just before the three High Lords. "Sirs, important news from Verminasia, the king, King Arakayd, has died. Details are sketchy but Drakkon is now in control of the kingdom. Rumor has it that you ordered Arakayd's death. Anyway, they are investigating." The High lord's immediately call their generals and begin to deliberate. What will happen? Only time will tell.