In Chapter 20 of Dragon Heartstone, Gall and Riasean visit Nikolas and Katun at the Preytar’s camp. Katun is urged to assist Britta, the new queen, while Riasean learns he must retrieve the Dragon Heartstone. They decide to journey to Wolfbern, addressing emerging threats and personal connections.

In Chapter 19 of "Dragon Heartstone," Alric guides Larah to a scenic spot, sharing memories of his safe place. They meditate and explore Alric's private library, where Larah discovers unexpected connections to dark magic. Despite her reassurances, Alric remains puzzled about her potential knowledge of dark arts as they return to the Inn.