20. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” The Gathering Forces: 3

Within Dezrana, capital of the Protharian Empire, there are many guildhalls. These adventuring guilds share ideals. Paramount among them is the concept of adventurers remaining separate from civilized warfare. Now, the golden teams of Battle Maidens and Shattering Hammer are called in to discuss the Emperor's demands. Called to act like soldiers, these powerful individuals are bound to the nation through decree. While not agreeable to the teams, the coin might just be enough to convince them... to travel north. Carmoss and Rothmire have been attacked. Something may have awakened.