Beyond the Gates pt. I

 The 13th-30th days in the 8th month 1372

The heroes of Tandis set off at full strength into the east, seeking once more the portal to the Red World. Along the way, they ran afoul of a goblin lair and lost several henchmen, but they pressed forth and parleyed again with the Grey Princes. From there, they entered the portal and found themselves upon the Red World amid the stinging sand and demon winds. 

They entered Tamegor and quickly found refuge with Lyral Shadowhand, who was to accompany them through the caverns beneath the Flaming Wastes. The following day, they set off, not wishing to wander the city itself.

From an old undercroft, they entered the caverns and travelled north through the darkness for five days, battling the terrain, elementals, and finally a demon of shadow and flame, which they slew in a cavern of boiling pitch. They finally emerged into the red light of the overworld and spied their destination. Only the top tier of the ziggurat stood above the sands, which had long ago buried it. They planned to rest one more night before entering the wicked Temple of Orcus.

At the grim campsite, Visefrin attempted to commune with the gods

While on our expedition, has Tandis remained safe from attack?

Tandis is, thus far, as you left it

We passed through the Dunlands but did not stop. How has the winter storm affected them?

Almost all the Dunmen have fled east to the lands of the Astoradians. Their king still occupies his keep at Dunmorg.

Is Lyral able to be trusted?

She serves chiefly her own objectives, but will not stand in your way