Sedra struggles with her impending betrothal to King Brinnid of Sairland and the Far Isles, who arrives in style for a lengthy visit. Harsin has girl trouble; so does Ansella. Ellika becomes more devoted to the Lovers' Temple. Temmin tries to hang on until Neya's Day, when he's got a big date with Allis. Connin and his mother are Up to Something. And the Teacher tells the history of Macca, Queen Regnant, the only woman to ever rule over Tremont in its 1,000 year history; even though the history books ignore her completely, the Intimate History has the scoop.