The companions return to Cambe as heroes, and are honored with a feast. During the feast, Verkelo of the hunters guild makes a plea to Baron Kasvalon for help. The hunters are being murdered in Langtoor Forest. The Baron regrets to announce that he cannot offer help at this time, as he must leave for Haverford in the morning. The heroes are asked to stay and act as the protectors of Cambe. They will soon realize that NOW is the time for heroes.