When King Zad (Steven Grives) learns the location of Qord (Marton Csokas) and his traitorous men, he gathers those loyal to him and sets out on a mission of murder. At the same time, Qord once again enlists men to overthrow Zad. Qord decides that the ultimate revenge against Zad would be to capture Kyra (Natalie Mendoza) and kill the BeastMaster. Kyra and Dar are blissfully unaware of the Terrons' plans, as is Tao, (Jackson Raine) who announces his intentions to leave the sanctuary and return to his homeland. Dar and Kyra's reverie is broken however, when Qord and his men attack. Dar tries to divert the men while Kyra runs to safety, but Qord sees her fleeing and sends a man after her. She tumbles down a ravine and nearly falls to her death before Dar can save her. Just when they think they're safe, Dar's dream becomes reality as Qord throws a hatchet towards Dar's back. At the last moment, Kyra intercepts the weapon and is mortally wounded.