The Damned Fools are struck with a sudden heatwave, causing exhaustion and extreme discomfort. Aego uses Sending to reach out to some past associates, seeking advice. But when spells start going strangely awry, it becomes clear some other force is at work here. The confrontation that ensues has potentially devastating consequences. Also, Vinkee's whip continues to draw her deeper into its thrall. All this and more, in Session 83 of DICELORE's DESCENT into AVERNUS.