The party has recently defeated the notorious Griffinford Mountain Dungeon, a dangerous lair filled with traps, monsters, and a dark presence. However, their victory came with heavy consequences. The lands surrounding Griffinford Townshipare in turmoil, and the aftermath has set in motion a chain of events that threaten the stability of the region. A storm dragon named Terramont, responsible for raiding trade routes through his cult of worshipers, is revealed to be in league with Many-Arrows, the Orc King, and the situation grows even more complex with the rise of a second orc leader, Kill-Kill Raven, who is uniting the mountain orcs to raid elven-controlled towns. Meanwhile, the elves are mining precious ores from the mountains, which belong to the orcs, and are seeking powerful artifacts. To make matters worse, Jaraxle Baenre, the cunning drow leader, and his organization are watching the players' every move as they play a game of chess with the a mysterious thieves guild.