In Secrets of Deltora, Doran described two encounters with Forta. The first, on Blood Lily Island, had her telling Doran that her mate was killed by the Ak-Baba a few weeks prior. She was preparing to attack the Ak-Baba and avenge him, but Doran convinced her not to. They spoke again later, where she told Doran that, with her mate dead, Doran was the only one she trusted. This comment moved Doran and helped him realise that even if the dragons did not trust each other, they may still trust him.