Elwin was aided in his search in the woods by Mirilass, the commander of Harke's forces, but when they reached a quiet forest glen, Mirilass told him that the story was a lie. Gramin hadn't lost the bow, and Mirilass was supposed to kill Elwin in the woods, but decided to let him live in captivity instead. With the aid of his white tiger allies, Elwin managed to escape. A letter from his mentor Menathat told him that Shaera was engaged to marry Lord Harke, and advised him to craft the Mirror of True Love, an artifact that could break any love spells cast upon her.