Armand tells the history of the Theatre des Vampires; Louis tells of his reluctance to join.
Day and Queen Sareth make an announcement. Tellem sows seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari. Hober Mallow reaches his destination.
Philo races to stop Vignette’s revenge before the Black Raven spark even worse violence.
When Philo plots to challenge Jonah’s hereditary claim to the Chancellorship, Vignette intervenes.