That night the group had a shared dream where in Sevean said he had to leave and would not be with them in the morning. So when the group awoke from their shared dream, they felt a sense of sadness and loss in the air. Savean's absence is felt heavily by all. Roku, his faithful axebeak, looks around the camp with a mournful expression. Ethan offers to take care of Roku, feeling that it's their responsibility to honor Savean's wishes.
Trefor's wife tries to convince him not to go, fearing for his safety, Reluctantly, Trefor decides to stay back and entrusts his son, Sam, with the group. “Take care of him,” Trefor says to the group. “He's not an adventurer like the rest of you, but he's a good cook. Maybe you can put his skills to use.” Sam nods and looks at the group with a mixture of apprehension and excitement.
Redusia, feeling that they could use some extra help, hires Sissy Onterio, a local ranger with a reputation for being an expert tracker. “Glad to be of help,” Sissy says, adjusting the bow slung across her back. “I've heard that you're heading towards the elven lands. It's a dangerous journey, but with me around, you should be able to handle anything that comes your way.”
With the group now complete, they set out on the road towards the elven lands. The weather is overcast and very foggy, which makes everything look twisted and ghostly as they travel. They pass over a stone bridge with no edges, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the journey. The day passes without incident, and they make camp for the night, with Sam preparing a delicious meal that impresses everyone.
As they settle down for the night, Siltanae Ellisidel begins to tell stories of his travels and experiences in the elven lands. His words paint a vivid picture of a world far different from the human lands they are used to. He speaks of sprawling forests, majestic cities, and ancient ruins filled with magic and wonder. The group listens with rapt attention, hanging onto every word.
Around noon the next day as they traveled along the road the party approached a rover camp, they could hear the sound of shovels hitting the dirt. As they came closer, they could see that the rovers were digging a grave to bury one of their own. The group dismounted from their horses and approached the camp cautiously.
The leader of the rovers, Johnathan Gorm, greeted them and explained the situation. “We've lost five of our own to this beast,” he said, gesturing to the grave. “It comes at night, leaving no trace except for the bodies.”
Gilby examined the dead girl and noticed purple marks on her chest. “This is not the work of any natural predator,” he said, “This is something far more sinister.”
The others examined the camp and asked questions, trying to get a better understanding of the situation. However, Tormag, the rover whose wife was the first casualty, did not like Gilby or the interference of strangers. He scowled at them and muttered under his breath.
That night, Gilby took the first watch and walked around the outside of the camp. Suddenly, he was attacked by Tormag. Gilby could feel some of his life being drained out of him as Tormag attempted to overpower him. Gilby managed to defend himself and Tormag ran into the camp, yelling that Gilby had attacked him.
In the confusion, the rovers began to attack the party while the party tried to knock out the rovers. Sissy Onterio, who had been hired by Redusia, used her spells to stun some of the attackers. Meanwhile, the party faced off against Tormag, who after taking enough damage transformed into a demon. At that point everyone joined the battle against the demon and after a fierce struggle, they managed to vanquish it. Tormag's body disappeared into a pile of ash, leaving everyone stunned and uncertain of what to do next.
The next morning, the rovers thanked the party for their help and gave them some supplies for their journey. Sam, who had grown fond of the rovers during their time together, decided to stay with them and become their new cook. The party said their goodbyes and continued on their journey.
