Winter is almost here, and the heroes’ journey brings them to the large port city of Renoz, known for its timber and furs. And this might be their last stop before they set off to take Horо back home. Guarded by past problems, Lawrence does his best to avoid anything dubious—but against the backdrop of the crisis over the cancellation of the northern expedition, tension reigns in the city: the city council sits day and night, and a suspicious merchant contacts Lawrence in a hoarse voice, his face constantly wrapped in a scarf…