Main Events
Richard tricks Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander into revealing that he made Kahlan tell him about Shota's prophecy. Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander is impressed, saying Richard has the gift to be a wizard of the first order. Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander explains the difference between additive magic (which uses what is there and adds to it) and subtractive magic (which can undo things, from the underworld). Lord Darken Rahl can use both, which makes him extremely dangerous. Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander demonstrates by growing a beard, then shaving it off. They continue toward Tamarang, telling Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander everything that has happened. As they approach, they see refugees fleeing. Meanwhile, Rachel is in a wayward pine when she is attacked by flies that bite her. She runs outside and encounters a gar—a huge winged creature with glowing green eyes that reaches for her with its claws.