The lords, ladies, knights, gentry and commoners gathered at the tourney grounds for the Pageant of Honor and the Joust. The heroes Sybael and Fidlthid distinguished themselves well, but Sir Teord of the Golden Tor won the day.
Down the heroes went into the dungeons seeking to melt the Pillar of Ice and claim the sword within. This they did with the White Flame Torch. The magic ice melted revealing the brilliant sword, Alimor, Flame of the North, which spake commanding Fidlthid to rid himself of the Rune Blade if he was to be counted worthy of wielding the mighty blade of law.
The heroes continued down into the seventh deep. There they found wretched guards of the Cult of Demogorgon. One who surrendered before the mighty heroes spoke of portals, and chambers full of foul monsters feasting. He mentioned also the Six Sorcerers who rule over the cult, confirming some of what the Golden Sorcerer had claimed.
On they went and encountered six Crystal statues which crumbled before the mighty Bishop, Visefrin. Later they found a ghastly stable of ghouls and slew a score of them.
After the delve, Sybael, the soul-severed elf asked Throy about a homestead in the lands of Tandis. Throy agreed to grant him a farmstead for a payment of 2,000 gold pieces. This farmstead would be henceforth known as Eldergleam. Sybael, who was slashed by a ghoul below, found that his wound took a great deal of time to heal.
Wellborn began to formulate a new spell and Taran began researching Silver Dragons. She found lore about such creatures to be quite sparse. Luckily, the silver dragon, Pelidrod lived nearby in the watery cave. Perhaps more could be learned from him, despite his disinterest toward the rest of the world.
Visefrin again communed with the mighty Divinities. He asked:
What creatures lurk in the Swamp of Skulls?
Men, orcs, necromancers and their foul minions, dragons and demons, lost souls and abominations, all servants of Vortigen Blacktalon.
Where is the Well of Souls?
Sealed beyond a cave in the Barrow Hills. Seek the council of the Green Wizard.
Is the talking sword, Alimor trustworthy or does it have ill intent?
The Flame of the North is boastful and proud, but a true champion of righteousness. Elderstyg, the Rune Blade, on the other hand, desires only blood and glory. It has already begun to resent its wielder for it has been long deprived of battle.
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