Lyra must guide Niko, Mandok and Flicker through a deadly sky maze, past the fearsome Arachtaur, as a vicious three-headed monster stalks the team. When the quest almost fails, Lyra makes a tremendous sacrifice.

Niko and Lyra are received by the Shrimp King, only to learn the Shrimpfolk are about to engage in a futile battle with the ferocious Mantigore to finally free the captured Dolphin Queen. Mandok forms an uneasy alliance.

Niko and Lyra face Nar Est on his home turf, but Niko's final showdown doesn't go as smoothly as planned.