1. Do you think Lobon was prepared for his quest? Why or why not? How could he have been better prepared?

2. Do you think Skeelie made the right choice to help Lobon near the end? Was her aid really helpful? Why or why not?

3. Who do you think was the strongest of the three evils—Kish, Drac, or Rilken Dal? Why?

4. What caused Drac's downfall and death (besides Lobon's sword and knife)?

5. How were Meatha and Lobon able to escape the cave cell? Who dies in that escape? How?

6. Do you feel Lobon was always a good character? Why? If not, then what made him bad or evil?

7. Do you think Canoldir was right in not wanting Skeelie to go help Lobon? Why or why not? What was his main reason for wanting her to stay?

8. Who was set free finally at the end...