Inside the Belching Dragon Tavern a crowd of people hurry to drink before the city curfew sets in. Sitting next to each other at the bar three strangers. Arany Nemes, Owlbear Irons, and a spellcaster known as Basil.
Amidst the hubbub, an elderly cloaked man comes in, and begins looking around. He eyeballs the group and comes up to Arany. His name is Barris, and he needs some help. He tells the group to meet him at his house, and quickly ducks out at the sight of Redcloak Warforged guards. Knowing only that the man is the town hermit, rumor has it that he has unimaginable wealth. Tempted by gold, the possibility of adventure, or just by fate, the three decide to investigate.
Making it to his quarters before curfew, they find a strange and magical house. Inside he explains that destiny has chosen them. The Guards knock on the door, looking to bring in Barris for conspiracy against the crown.
Barris hands them a bag, and opens a portal and tells them to seek Saja in Valin.
The party enters the portal as it closes behind them. They find themselves in a subterranean cave....
