Book 3 Chapter 5

After the party put the fire out, they couldn't help but notice that the citizens of Hammerfast were not surprised by it. The party agrees that it would be best to ask some questions to people drinking in the tavern, but before they can make it in there, they are stopped by a gnome. The gnome says his name is Middlefink Fastwaddle, and he says there have been a couple of other fires and that they should all investigate why they have been starting.

So, the four of them begin their search, hoping to run into Esiel at some point during the evening. Soon after they set off towards one of the other fire locations, Venkra says he wants to stop at a blacksmith. While waiting there, the party luckily runs into Esiel and exchanges their stories of their nights with him. Once Venkra comes out, Esiel tells everyone to gather around him. He tells the party that he may have gotten help for the resistance, but in the middle of his explanation the party hears a loud bang from within the blacksmith shop. Half of the party goes inside, while the other runs toward the closest alleyway to the blacksmith.

There was no one to be found inside the blacksmith but, luckily for the party, the dwarf blacksmith was running through the alleyway. Dorian calls out to the dwarf, but the dwarf just runs at the sound of his voice and the chase begins. The party is unsuccessful in capturing the man, however and, unbeknownst to them, Esiel has been captured by some unknown rogues.

The gang all meets back up at the blacksmith and does some searching, but are unable to find much. Luckily for them, however, Esiel arrives and explains where he was and that he was able to escape from the rogues' clutches. The party follows Esiel to a burned down building, and Dorian sees a shadowy figure walking towards them. Once he sees this, he knows they have been set up. The creature that looked to be Esiel attacks the party, and things are looking pretty bad until Adriea Flowerblossom comes to the aid of the party. With the help of Adriea, the party is able to defeat the assailants, and Dorian was able to put one of them to sleep to keep it alive. The party now hopes to get some answers... And find out where their friend Esiel is.