Joined by Balan Bastom, the Protectors loaded up their packs, and hit the road for Bresk. Both Balan and Headmaster Simeon informed the party that it wasn't just their martial prowess that gave the leaders of Seaquen confidence in them, but also for their renown in the lands of Dassen.
While they traveled, Balan informed the Protectors of political structures and important dignitaries in the court of Bresk, the capital of Dassen, and the seat of power for King Steppengard.
After investigating a strange pyramid which housed two trolls, the party arrived at the small town of Vidor. The weather headed north from Seaquen proved to be as strange as Balan had implied - snow rested in piles on the ground, and the Nasham River was completely frozen. The locals confirmed that this type of weather is incredibly rare.
The Protectors decided the best course of travel would be to procure a sleigh pulled by reindeer, and ride their way up the river. Doing so, the Protectors felt the ground tremble, and saw a large group of people running from a monstrous centipede-like creature. Dismounting their sleigh, the Protectors of the Pass drew their weapons, preparing to end this threat and save some lives.