Champions of the Heroes' Guild

The Champions arrive at the village of Dargan where the they investigate the case of the missing children. They soon find out that the death of an old man and a mysterious visitor may be involved. Eventually the leads take them to a cabin in the woods where they find a stone stairwell leading down into darkness.

When the heroes arrive back at the guild they are welcomed by Charn who asks them how their first official mission went. The heroes are honest about what happened and Charn, surprised by what happened. leads them to the Headmaster Fenwyn. There they explain what happened in more detail. Fenwyn is mostly concerned, but Charn is outraged by what happened. After questioning the heroes about what happened for a while Fenwyn tells them to get some rest.   Brakathar checks up on Charn and they engage in a practice match. Charn does not hold back and with a handful of strong blows strikes defeats Brakathar.   Ub seeks out Kaelin to ask her about necromancy and how it is viewed in the world. Kaelin reminds him that they have gone over this before, and asks is there is anything Ub would like to tell her, but Ub keeps his business to himself.   The next day the Heroes wake up to some upheaval outside. At the doorstep are 6 knights and 12 knights demanding that the Heroes' Guild hand over the Murderers of Dargan.

The Champions were summoned by the leader of the Merchants' Guild, Symber Ergold, who asked them to investigate a gambling house in the Slums. However, Alleria and Brakathar decided not to involve themselves in the city's politics and left. Meanwhile, Mordrack and Ub encountered members of the Whisper Guild in the Slums. The Whisperers, having observed the Champions during the trial, offered them a job as bouncers in their organization. Mordrack and Ub, suspicious of their intentions, declined the offer. After some persuasion from Jared, the Whisper Guild's leader, they were allowed to leave, with the reminder that it's better to be friends than foes with the Whisperers.

After entering the fog-filled ruins of the castle, the Champions followed hissing noises, leading them deeper inside. They encountered a monstrous snake-like creature with a human face, warning them to leave, but they defeated it. However, they soon realized they were not alone, as more hissing and chanting voices emerged from the fog. Trapped by the surrounding cliffs and depths, they reluctantly investigated further. Finally, they discovered a loose slab on the floor, revealing a hidden stairwell leading downward.

While exploring the underground caves, the Champions stumbled upon a stream teeming with peculiar squid-like fish. Ub, curious, touched the water and received a vision of massive creatures relentlessly assaulting a barrier. Disturbed, he attacked and killed one of the fish, only to hear a voice scolding him. Continuing their exploration, they faced a floating creature resembling the fish, engaging in a perilous battle. They triumphed but faced another discovery: a grand facade with tall doors. Brakathar's expertise allowed them to open the doors, revealing a stairwell leading deeper underground.

Distraught over Brakathar's death, the Champions encountered Rakarashkar, who sought revenge for a stolen horn. They teamed up and defeated stone golems, then encountered Mea, an amnesiac wood-elf. Together, they reached the throne room, where they outwitted the demented king for a final key. Beyond the last door, they expected an exit but found themselves on a castle roof overlooking a shadow-filled landscape. Svarog the Soulless revealed his plot to restore the Great Old Ones. A battle ensued, resulting in Ub's death. Driven by vengeance, the Champions defeated Svarog. They suddenly returned to the Feylin Forest, unaware of a lurking tentacle.

The Champions arrived in Twyrif and visited an antiquarian and blacksmith, but both were uncooperative. They realized people were hesitant to share information. They headed to the Merchants' Guild and, after bypassing security, questioned the Guild Master. He provided vague answers and directed them to the Barrack of the Golden Bascinet. There they met Fredric Fyld, who reluctantly shared details and warned them to stay out of trouble.

A tavern brawl erupted, initiated by Janek, leading to chaos and Janek's ejection. Mordrack recognized a dragonborn and witch hunter, triggering suspicion. The figures left, advising the party to stay out of their business. Mordrack tracked them to an alley, where they met a hooded man. The party investigated and encountered Gared from the Whisper Guild, who offered gold for silence. Mea attempted to tackle Gared but failed, resulting in a dangerous confrontation.

Mea, Rakarashkar, and Janek observed heavy Golden Bascinet presence around the tavern and devised a plan to escape. They created a distraction with a bar fight, then fled through the courtyard. Mordrack and Alleria faced increased guards in the Slums but managed to reach the tavern. Mea and Rakarashkar used magic to escape unnoticed, while Mordrack and Alleria decided to fly toward the East Gate. Alleria was spotted and chased, eventually crashing and surrounded by guards.