Esmerelda, their traveling companion, has dashed ahead to a place they fear is dangerous. Within the ancient halls of the once stalwart defenders of the land, our three heroes are given the news from the Dusk Elf Savid, and with frustration and a bit of doubt, must drop their plans to try and help their friend. With that in mind, they gather the horses and make for the swamp, wondering what awaits them in the fetid marshes of Berez.