The ancient walls of Bothild's Lode have been breached, the pitch black ceilings aglimmer with stars. The ancient markings and reliefs have been vandalized by what appears to be a horde of goblins waiting in the large, central chamber. Are they here for riches or some other nefarious reason?...

After a swift defeat of the elf duke's champion, thanks to the lingering control of his warhorse by Cerriel and further complications from Gideon's whip, the party stands in the aftermath of their decision, among charred bones crackling with electricity. Where does their path take them...