Chapter Two: The Fellowship of Everfrost
The frozen wilderness of Everfrost had taught Caradawc an important lesson. He was not yet strong enough. The deeper reaches of the tundra held dangers beyond his ability to overcome alone. Mammoths wandered the snowfields like living fortresses, snow leopards stalked the drifts with deadly patience, and every excursion beyond the familiar hunting grounds ended with the same conclusion: courage alone was not enough. If he wished to grow stronger, he would need allies. Fortunately, Caradawc knew exactly where to find them. To the south lay Blackburrow, the sprawling gnoll stronghold that threatened both Halas and Qeynos alike. There, barbarian warriors from Halas had joined forces with human adventurers from Qeynos in a common cause. The ancient rivalries and differences between the two cities mattered little beneath the earth where gnolls prowled the tunnels. In Blackburrow, survival depended upon cooperation. Caradawc travelled south and joined the fight. The tunnels were as dangerous...
