A hobgoblin assassin and a search for a fire ruby coincide; and each stop only seems to add more tasks to the party's to-do list. To help Creios create more Warp Dust, they must find a Night Hag's hair and the tears of a genie. To help Elro's master, they must find a fire ruby or a vessel created by one attuned to fire. To find a Night Hag, they planned to ask for help from Captain McKinnon and the King's Spymaster, but were interrupted by another bout of goblinoid assassins. This time, they managed to capture one of the attackers. Next come answers as to why the goblins are attacking.