Mysterious stones appear closer to Frondosa, worrying its citizens. Klincus seeks answers from Homnius about his parents, but needs to deal with the stones first.Trying in vain to move them Klincus dreams of the graylock factory and realizes that a stone has transported him near Graylock's camp, where orphans are being marched in. Homnius explains that these stones are Glomochs, ancient creatures who came from underground with an important message.