After their strange meeting with Hrumbrand, the Protectors of the Pass believed that a trap was waiting for them at the north gate of Bresk. Curious who had it out for them, the party decided to go and spring the trap. However when they arrived, the Protectors were surprised to find not an ambush, but a city guard with horses for each member, holding the gate opened. Confused, the party decided to sneak out of the city by another way, expecting an ambush on the road. None came.
Returning to their inn, the Protectors discovered a daunting sight - dozens of guards, several Talons, and even a few griffon riders gathered around the inn, clearly interested in the party. Walking past them and up to their room, the allies were shocked to find the room empty, no Balan in sight. The was evidence of a scuffle and a person being dragged out of Balan's room. Before they had time to investigate further though, a few Talon thugs burst through the door, intending on capturing the Protectors. Using some clever magic, the party was able to calm the assailants and escape.
Upon leaving the inn, the Protectors of the Pass were discovered by the guards waiting outside. Knowing the numbers were against them, the party made a break for the north gate. And like so many ants crawling over a hill, the army of guards milled behind them in hot pursuit.
They returned to the gate to find the same guard that was there before, who quickly untied the horses, led the party outside, and slammed the gate behind them. Dashing along the road, the party made as much distance between themselves and the churning city seeking the capture of the Protectors of the Pass.