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Kolovrat’s encounter with the Mongols is fraught with danger and heartache. The diplomatic mission fails, leading to a violent confrontation that leaves Fedor mortally wounded and Kolovrat grappling with the loss of his comrades. Upon returning home, Kolovrat finds Ryazan in ruins, having been savaged by the Mongolian hordes, with his family lost amidst the destruction. This moment serves as a catalyst for Kolovrat, igniting a fierce desire for revenge against the people who took everything from him.