In addition to Artila's strike force, a detachment of Erlyid Imperial Cavalry had been despatched to take charge of the sword Mergil should the questers actually find it. Unfortunately, the command of this detachment was given to one Colonel Darmagan, an incredibly aggravating and pompous stuffed shirt of a man. Confronting the party, he blustered at and threatened them so much that Kobort eventually Polymorphed him into a 15-stone turnip.Though he recovered completely a few hours later, Darmagan never forgot this incident. He did the very best he could to ensure that it was never mentioned and that he never had to go anywhere near the ruins of Lantalaure again.