- The heroes continue despite the loss of their companion, Kane.
- Oakley has recovered sufficiently to join the heroes.
- Stumble across a ruined building surrounded by massive insectoid creatures, but they are dispatched with relative ease.
- Continuing to explore, the heroes descend to a large room with a stagnant pool of water
- to their surprise, Maldrick Scarmaker reveals himself and sets his demon-eyed gnolls on the heroes
- A massive battle ensues from which Maldrick retreats, no doubt to garner reinforcements