Doyle Ferenczy challenges the Oracle to a bardic duel, releasing her from bindings which had restricted her actions since the time of the Alfar.

The Oracle creates a pocket reality into which she draws story rich individuals who she starts to use to power her attempt to weaken the boundary between the Shards and the Netherworld. Her aim is to create a gateway for the Horrors into the Shards.

Doyle Ferenczy eventually wins the Bardic Duel.

Katie Morag appears for the first time.

Oberon is released from the dream realm.

Stephanos, a 'sorceror supreme' arrives and offers to teach the Potters the secret of a cleaner, more efficient magic.

The Tuatha de Domnu attack, having been sent by Medb to destroy a shrine to the Morrigu.

Medb's bards turn up and attempt to wrest Finnlay's bow from him.

Medb threatens to kill all those who are standing for High Mage of Faerie, so she can stand unopposed for the position.