Alphros confronts his sister, Azradi at the gates of Zadan Ulbar. When she refuses his demand to return the palace to his ownership, tempers mount. Brother and sister exchange harsh words and threats, ending with no resolution and a parting word that wounds Azradi to the quick.

Players: Alkhaszor, Alphros, Azradi

Rathos wonders where all the music and ale went to

The dwarves of Erebor and some tag-along Breelanders investigate the cause of Norli's death, whose body was recently discovered.

Bereft of his supporters, Eron makes a furtive attempt to enter the Dark Citadel undetected. His plans go awry when the Tower Lieutenant of Seaward, Yussef, comes upon him by chance.

Players: Eron, Yussef

Having defeated Yussef, Eron walks towards the Citadel only to be intercepted by Azradi and Mara. His pleas for asylum are denied and he attacks Azradi. The two engage in a mortal duel while others watch on.

Players: Azradi, Eron, Kobishi, Mara, S'aria, Yussef, Vinakh.

Zvyg encounters the dwarves as they traverse the high pass. His attempt to turn them back becomes his doom.

Breveg visits Ranich to call in a favor on his father's behalf, but finds that the man he seeks no longer walks the land.

A few of the dwarves examine a cunningly wrought door in the rock face and are startled to find it unlocked. What lies beyond?

The Dwarves and their allies return to banging on the door - this time, dogged persistance pays off

The Marshall Bifur asks Dain to pass judgment on Frarin and Thari, who stand accused of sedition