Phex, 1038 FB.
The Middenrealm marches to war against Lord Commander Helme Haffax, but Festum, the
trade capital on the Sea of Pearls, has its own problems. The city’s once-cherished tradition of the Atmaskottje Parade has become a serious issue of contention, and the population is divided. Many would agree that the Thorwal Drum, a historic relic crafted from human skin, is what angers Festumers the most. Left unchecked, this growing rift could destroy the city’s unique, cosmopolitan atmosphere. It wasn’t so long ago that Festum’s populations of goblins, Thorwalers, Norbards, Maraskans, and native citizens all got along well. Now, a simple parade could spark a riot that leaves the city in ruins.
Faced with saboteurs, enraged citizens, and political powerplays, Guard Captain Timpski is betting that intelligent heroes can turn the tide and soothe the waters. They will need every ounce of tact, ingenuity, cunning, and muscle to resist the bleak wind that moves through the streets of the Bornish metropolis. Peace is threatened, and in the end, only one thing is certain—the future of the entire city is linked to the infamous Thorwal Drum…