Chapter 1 - There Is No Honor

The adventure begins as the Heroes gather at Vanderboren Manor. Lavinia asks the Heroes to aid her in securing access to her family's vault, the key to which is hidden on her father's ship. Once her estate is in order, Lavinia tunrs her attention to her true concern.

Her brother Vanthus has ben missing for weeks. She's heard rumors that he's fallen in with some unsavory types, but hopes he can be convinced to return to civilized society. She sends the Heroes out on his trail, and their investigations lead them to a small smuggler's complex under Parrot Island. There, Vanthus springs a trap and locks them in the tunnels, forcing the Heroes to navigate an escape while dealing with the hungry undead that dwell within. They eventually emerge, having learned that Vanthus has taken up with a much more dangerous thieves' guild called the Lotus Dragons.

After locating the guildhouse, the Heroes discover the guild is preparing to take control of the city's sea trade. By defeating the Lotus Dragons, the Heroes can save Sasserine's harbor from falling under the control of a band of murderous scoundrels. Alas, Vanthus is nowhere to be found, although clues send the Heroes onto his trail.