Chapter 1 - A Suspicious Start

After returning from Davlyn’s disturbing recent developments, the Band of Awesome decides to pursue a lead they had picked up when they found a note being carried by Fidor.

The Note reads: “Greetings. I have recently learned of your activities in the area and have an offer for you. During your time in this region, if you should capture any humanoids, we are eager to buy them. We have Duergar allies in the Thunderspire in need of slavestock. If you are interested, send an envoy back to me. My messengers will show the way. – Chief Krand of the Bloodreavers.”

They were discussing how to next proceed when a knock came on the door of the Lucky Gnome. The stranger introduces himself as Lord Padraig, a wealthy humanitarian. Padraig says that he had heard of the Band’s recent activities in the Gardmore Abbey and wished to align himself with such upstanding heroes. Zatch quickly informed Padraig that the group he saw before him was indeed NOT the Band of Awesome, but he may be able to get word to them. Padraig then offered to fund the Band’s next adventure and suggested that maybe if they came across a souvenir along their travels, they would bring it back to him as a token for his funding.

Despite the group’s recognition of Lord Padraig’s sincerity, Zatch immediately took offence to his offer and dismissed him from the Lucky Gnome with no acceptance.

The Band decides to visit Bairwin’s Grand Shoppe, a local merchant, to stock up on supplies for the trip (mostly fresh fruit and vegetables). Bairwin overhears the group talking and realizes that they’re heading off to the Thunderspire. He requests the services of the group to deliver a package to a colleague (Gendar) in the Seven Pillared Hall. With a great amount of apprehension (mostly on Zatch’s part), the group agrees to deliver the package, even though they sense he’s not telling them everything.