Aric confronts the woman married to his brother Eric, accusing her of theft and questioning her right to be Lady of the Storm Dragon Rider Clan. She insists on family loyalty, but Aric remains hostile and challenges her position. Meanwhile, Eric assigns her to host a banquet for visiting clans and informs her that Kevin, the renowned Master Craftsman from the Dwarven Kingdom, will forge her dragon scale armor for the event. When she visits Kevin, she learns that dwarven craftsmen require on-site payment and Eric's authorization is necessary, setting up a financial and political dilemma she must resolve before the banquet.