At the Parting Glass, Tric uses his knowledge of Merriver’s underground arms purchases as leverage for arranging a meeting with his mother, South Tower’s captain of the guard.

The two bumbling elvish cousins succeed at making many humans uncomfortable around them.

A helpful human fencer named Gwaffalyn shows Tric and Heppa around South Tower.

Tric and Heppa journey to the bustling city of South Tower that has grown up around the old Southern Outpost.

On their way to South Tower, Heppa and Tric meet some human farmers who provide yet another perspective on the war with Mal-Ravanal. To Heppa’s delight, she also gains more insight into the human condition from them.

Tric and Heppa learn more about the humans who used to live just south of the Estbryn Forest and the undead who chased them away.

Tric and Heppa meet the current inhabitants of the abandoned human village just south of the Estbryn Forest.

Tric and Heppa explore the former settlements along the southern edge of the Estbryn Forest.

Tric and Heppa get ready to leave on their next mission for Thrandolil.

Tric and Heppa reconnect with their families back in Estbryn forest.