Truth Will Out

In the morning, Kesra and Alexander come down to find Leona and Marshall. Deirdre wakes up violently, and leaves quickly. She leaves past everyone, and Leona and Kesra follow her out. She tells them she is incredibly frustrated and feels like nothing she's doing is worthwhile. Marshall follows at a distance as Leona guides her to a temple of Sarenrae.

In the temple, they come across Aimee Stormewilde, who welcomes them and takes them to her husband, Leonis, in his study. Deirdre asks him if he has a moment for a private conversation, and he agrees.

Back in the tavern, Alexander and Maudit catch up. Alexander says that, after the others come back, he has some errands to run.

In the temple, Deirdre asks Leonis about the name Vecna. He reacts angrily when she says the name, and immediately takes her to a different room. She tells him her story, and he tells her that, after the Dawn War, he was approached by a lich, and made a deal with him. The lich kept the letter of his word, but not the spirit of it - this was The Whispered One himself. She tells him she wants to make up for her mistakes, and he tells her to return for the service tomorrow, and, afterwards, he and his wife would pray for her. He asks her about her Aasimar heritage, and she says her mother's maiden name was Windbearer. He gives her a sending stone and says goodbye - she immediately falls to her knees to pray.

Meanwhile, Kesra and Leona chat with Aimee. Aimee feels a calling to pray for Leona, and, as she does so, she has a vision of Sarenrae, telling her that she is an Oracle, as her grandmother and many other ancestors were. She asks her if, in this moment, she will accept it, and Leona agrees, if it will help keep her friends safe. She returns to herself, with no time having passed.

In the tavern, Alexander and Maudit take some breakfast to Aureo. Eventually, the others come back. When Aureo comes down, Leona tells them about the fight with Roman and Aureo's death. They debate what this means about how problematic Roman is.

Marshall very awkwardly pulls Leona outside for a conversation, telling her that Roman was modifying her memory. He offers to try to reverse the effects if Roman ever did it before, and she agrees. When he does so, a flood of memories comes back, dozens of times that Roman modified her memory over the years, starting when she was 16. Right on top of that flood, she has a vision of Roman, bowing before the queen, who tells him he has done well for the Assembly, and she and Asmodeus will reward him.

Marshall, hearing this, immediately casts Greater Restoration on Aureo too. Aureo reacts in shock, but doesn't tell them anything yet. They all head inside, and Leona decides that she needs a nap. While others are taking a nap, Deirdre goes shopping for some armor. On the way back, Maudit notices a familiar figure in the crowd.

The group regathers together in one of their rooms. Alexander asks Aureo why he left the battle and abandoned his post. Aureo tells him that he found proof of corruption in the chain of command, and he's trying to root it out. Alexander tells him that he finds this rebellion just, and believes that the queen is working with Mad Lich King. He plans to offer his own services to the rebellion, and asks Aureo and Marshall to join him. Aureo agrees with him about the corruption, but isn't ready to actually join the rebellion just yet. Marshall says that his job right now is to protect Leona and Deirdre.

As they talk about next steps, after Alexander leaves, Aureo tells them that the empress is definitely an imposter, working for Asmodeus. He tells them that his mother has been taken to the 9 hells, and he intends to eventually go rescue her. He also tells them that Asmodeus and the devils are looking for the Veldahar and want to do something with it and a gate. Kesra says she has no idea what the Veldahar is.

Leona and Aureo have a private conversation, in which she tells him the extent of Roman's lies. She tells him how stupid she feels, and he asks her to forgive herself, for his sake. He tells her she is worth a million Roman Kentigerns. He asks her advice on whether or not to tell the Grand Mistress and Warden Vysera about the imposter.

Leona goes and finds Deirdre, and tells her about what she learned about Roman modifying her memory. Afterward, Alexander comes and lets them know that he's secured a visit with the Grand Mistress. They all get dressed up, and Maudit disguises himself in an elven form. Aureo dresses to clearly be recognized as the Crown Prince.

As they enter the throne room, the Warden's son, Xandren, rushes to Aureo and kisses him full on the mouth, telling him to never scare him like that again. Alexander steps up and formally offers his services to the Grand Mistress, which she accepts. As the others introduce themselves, Maudit's disguise gets dispelled. She turns to Aureo and points out that she could have him executed on the spot. He chuckles and points out that that would make her a pretty terrible godmother. He hands her a letter, which she and the Warden Vysera read. The Grand Mistress invites them all to stay for dinner.

As they agree, she looks at Aureo, and says "We have a very powerful enemy in common. The Assembly of the Black Watch are coming."