Cyfurrel interjects in the Greyfield succession struggle, demanding the issue be solved quickly and without more disruption to the kingdom's operations, stability, and capability to pay tributes and census taxes. The Greyfield lords are unable to trace a line from the original King Hollwick, but coming from Jauford they determine Camder to be the King, but find Mark, Jauford's only living son, the most appropriate ruler in Camder's absence. Next best after Mark they decide to be Erwin or his son Rupert, traced through the marriage to Janess who's mother by marriage is Lelyn, sister to Camder... Mark is made regent of Greyfield.