December 19, 2016 | Leave a comment Early on, it seems like the bandits have the advantage of superior numbers over the caravan, despite the intervention of the team. However, as the battle rages on, a mysterious man in a black cloak emerges from one of the carts and begins to make strange gestures as he mutters to himself. Before anyone realizes what is happening, dire rats begin swarming the field, attacking the bandits and turning the tide of battle in the heroes’ favor! With the bandits defeated, Melora approaches the man, who introduces himself as Glen. He gives her a scroll and suggests that she read it later, once they’re safely out of danger. She tries to get more information out of him, but the man refuses to say anymore and retires to one of the carriages in the caravan. Lorec soothes the spooked horses as Joren begins to hitch the wagons back to their harnesses. The riders are immensely grateful for the rescue and, before you know it, the team brings the caravan safely back to Ebon Hold in no time at all! When they arrive back in town, Havlim thanks the team profusely while Melora excuses herself and slips away. She approaches the carriage that Glen was travelling in, but when she looks inside there’s only a treasure chest! Melora’s name is inscribed on the chest and, when she opens it, she finds that it’s full of gold and precious jewels! Forgetting all about the scroll, Melora calls over her friends and they gleefully tally up the unexpected fortune! Visit us on Patreon to join the adventure!