After being saved by Matrona, Diane learns her mentor survived Gyannon's attempt on her life when her poison leg was amputated by a barbarian named Zalpa whom Diane spared days prior to the incident and since became a part of his family. Matrona proceeds to teach Diane a sacred dance created by the founder of their race Drole before pamphlets for an upcoming fighting festival in Vaizel rain down prior to Zalpa's children Sol and Della being injured by the Blue Demon responsible...