We were tasked to investigate smuggling. The previous smuggle-busters didn’t return so we went to look for them and crossed the main river channel. The missing ship was found – no survivors. Dead sailor speared by massive arrow.
Lizard men tracks lead us to lair in marshes. We investigate and rescue an injured man. He gives some detail about river pirates before dying. We return to ship but a horde of lizard men is advancing and they are not about to invite us to a party. We exit the area and pass a marker pole. They come no further.

We trek through the marsh along a raised causeway/path. At night several glowing spheres appear and approach. We break through the circle and run. Someone is grabbed by a tentacle – we fight it off. Eventually we reach the remains of a settlement. After fighting off a few zombies it seems safe and we rest up. After a day or so we continue our trek in a punt we found. Ahead we spot two figures – a maiden and an armour clad knight. We leap to her rescue and the knight rides away without attempting to fight us. The maiden is grateful and leads us to a manor house – she is the fiancée of the heir to the manor.

We are welcomed and fed. It is clear that we are regarded a commoners by the noble residents, although the younger family members are friendly (Sara, Konrad and Thorn).
The next morning there is a hue and cry – a young nephew of the baron has been murdered! We are suspected and do all we can to help investigate and prove our innocence.
Another body is found, in the cellars and it shows evidence of animal attack. We explore the cellars but find nothing. The family (Catharine) decide that Dale (the heir) must lead the thorough exploration of the cellars. We accompany him and Dobry, the captain of the guard.
A dark creature is heard growling and Dobry’s men panic and run. One disappears, one is found brutally savaged, the other two soil their britches. After consultation with the resident scholar it is felt that only a magic weapon will harm this creature – the treasured Sword of Uther the First. However, when Dale goes to get it – the sword has been stolen…..!