…Reporting to the small council, you told them of the strange A'Dendri homeland and its endless war with the Deepwood. Finally, you recounted the long journey deep into the Heart of Darkness and the cave you found there that was surrounded by monsters. You explained how the A'Dendri informed you that the cave held the key to stopping the plague. Consternation had marred the council's faces at your lack of immediate aid to the city. They had hoped for a cure, but had been left with another obstacle to overcome instead. A horde of monsters to get through? How to reach the unreachable? Deliberations would be needed and strategies formed.

Dismissing you with thanks for your service and a chest of iron, the small council headed back to the palace with the remains of your expedition in heated conversation.

Left alone, you began to wade through the gathered crowds. Word had traveled of your expedition and awed faces looked up with hope as you passed. You had been named heroes and champions, and for some reason people had believed it. Now they expected you to save them. With every step, you felt the burden of responsibility they put on you mounting.

Did you