Publisher's blurb: Three days ago the lord of Valgard fell ill after receiving a letter laced with an exotic poison. His brother whom wishes to subsume his place is involved and has made a deal with a group of brigands to help him seize Valgard by force. However a guard loyal to the lord of Valgard has found out about this plot and not knowing where to turn has entrusted this information to you. The brigand assault will arrive shortly at the towns gates and the loyalties of those whom remain inside are in doubt!