During a combat with one of the Regent's patrols, Tara receives a blow upon the head and Djana and Herik are forced to quickly carry her off, unconscious. When Tara wakes up, she has lost her memory. She behaves exactly like in a previous life, when she had towed ferocious hatred for the young Shogi and all others like him. Kwodahn, watching from deep within his lair, decides to take advantage of the situation and seize Tara's soul.