The group meets Strethok, who is working on a corpse. He is creating an army of undead with the goal of programming them to lie dormant until cast magic is detected, at which point they will find the caster and make the caster leave to another plane of existence or kill them. When asked about the wand of freezing, he says it is too powerful to have in just one person's hands (which is why it was broken up before). However, he willingly gives the group the piece from his level. After a long planning discussion, the group heads out, leaving Strethok behind.