<p><quote>As you see, I have opened the letter and read its contents. When the war started, I was on the highway with two travelling companions. The Kraan attacked us and we lost each other in the forest during our escape.</quote></p>
<p>The letter is a warning to the Kai Lords that the Darklords have mustered a vast army beyond the Durncrag Range. The Guildmaster urges the Kai to cancel the celebrations of Fehmarn and prepare for war.</p>
<p><quote>I fear we were betrayed,</quote> says Banedon, his head bowed in sorrow.</p>
<p><quote>One of my order, a brother called Vonotar, had explored the forbidden mysteries of the Black Art. Ten days ago he denounced the Brotherhood and killed one of our Elders. He has since disappeared. It is rumoured that he now aids the Darklords.</quote></p>
<p>You tell Banedon what has happened at the monastery, and of your mission to warn the King. Silently, he removes a gold chain from around his neck and hands it to you. On the chain is a small Crystal Star Pendant. <quote>It is the symbol of my Brotherhood, and we are both truly brothers in this hour of darkness. It is a talisman of good fortune<ch.emdash/>may it protect you on your road ahead.</quote></p>
<p><quote>As you see, I have opened the letter and read its contents. When the war started, I was on the highway with two travelling companions. The Kraan attacked us and we lost each other in the forest during our escape.</quote></p>
<p>The letter is a warning to the Kai Lords that the Darklords have mustered a vast army beyond the Durncrag Range. The Guildmaster urges the Kai to cancel the celebrations of Fehmarn and prepare for war.</p>
<p><quote>I fear we were betrayed,</quote> says Banedon, his head bowed in sorrow.</p>
<p><quote>One of my order, a brother called Vonotar, had explored the forbidden mysteries of the Black Art. Ten days ago he denounced the Brotherhood and killed one of our Elders. He has since disappeared. It is rumoured that he now aids the Darklords.</quote></p>
<p>You tell Banedon what has happened at the monastery, and of your mission to warn the King. Silently, he removes a gold chain from around his neck and hands it to you. On the chain is a small Crystal Star Pendant. <quote>It is the symbol of my Brotherhood, and we are both truly brothers in this hour of darkness. It is a talisman of good fortune<ch.emdash/>may it protect you on your road ahead.</quote></p>