An impulsive decision paves the way for the Defenders' next endeavor. It appears that other parties have their own interests riding on the outcome, as well. Although the old adage, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," can be true, the extent of that 'friendship' can be severed at a moment's notice. 

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The farcical exhibition continues beneath Digh Buldar. Onyx makes a choice.

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At the mercy of a strange (human!) man, the Defenders find themselves having to face his challenges if they want any chance at gleaning answers to their questions. Eight hours have passed and our heroes must now face the tunnel -- is this what Finnileas and Darvin endured? If so, will our guildies come out victorious, or will they suffer a similar fate?

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A chilling discovery leads to more questions. What created this tunnel, what is affecting the villagers, and what exactly is going on with Finneleas?! 

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A strange obstacle has temporarily halted the Defenders' journey. Before long, Digh Buldar is finally reached, but it is not what our heroes are expecting.

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The Defenders continue their journey to Digh Buldar, all the while searching for Finnileas. The road ahead, however, is dangerous; how will the Defenders fare while Mother watches...?

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The Defenders continue to debate the pros and cons of their next course of action. Surely, nothing could happen that would liven up a potentially boring discussion, could it? Oh, it *could*, and please don't call me Shirley. 

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So, wait: Finnileas had been with the group the whole time (THE WHOLE TIME!)? Well, at least that explains all of the random magical effects that had been popping up through the course of the Defenders' rescue mission; but why can't anyone recall interacting with the socially-awkward mage? Where is Finnileas now? More importantly, is he in danger?

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Su finds himself before the strange platform imprisoning Rolen's kidnapped twin, but the beholder is nowhere to be seen...or is it? Can the Defenders survive Jithero and its weird lair? Will the Defenders be able to rescue Regan without causing her further harm? If so, how will the Defenders get out of this strange dimension and back to their own? So many questions!

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The Defenders find themselves in a...strange place. Now tasked with navigating the lair of a powerful beholder, our heroes must steel themselves as they try to locate and rescue Regan from whatever this abberation is planning to do to her.

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