During Ardylan's many impromptu patrols to the Oak, during which he usually stops in for a quick drink of crape, he notices the guards look more alert than usual. He also catches sight of Taeron working out. While he doesn't stop and stare, he wonders to himself how long it will be before he sees Taeron run up the volcano, while carrying a log, while wrestling a dire boar all at the same time.