From Introduction: While travelling north on Hurst Road, the party is detained by a large group of well-armed foresters. The soldiers politely inform the characters that they are entering the war-torn province of Hurst, and must be issued passes before travelling any further. They escort the party to a small, fortified castle not far away, where they will be met by Lord Gyrox III. After questioning them closely, he makes a startling confession and an interesting proposition.