From the back of the book: Despite the depredations of those in the service of the Stormlord Talos, citizens of Neverwinter continue their work to rebuild the town of Leilon and reestablish it as a fortified waypoint on the High Road between Neverwinter and Waterdeep. However, to make matters worse, a cadre of villains devoted to both Myrkul, god of death and the Cult of the Dragon, have risen from the Mere of Dead Men to strike out as well.