In Chapter 22 of Dragon Heartstone, Queen Britta evaluates the state of her army, still recovering from Edwyn's damaging leadership. Despite her intention to return to Landros, an urgent message from Governor Thrallic about Nagun raids prompts her to act. She dispatches scouts to assess the situation before proceeding to Keihl.

In Chapter 21 of "Dragon Heartstone," Banoch assesses his inadequately staffed siege lines and questions the original strategy, lacking proper equipment. Meanwhile, Faline learns of Edwyn's death and Britta's rise to Queen of Bretagne, realizing the opportunity to manipulate the inexperienced ruler into making rash decisions that could benefit her own plans.