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- The Glass Mesa in Akanul, taboo to its citizens but sought after by those who know its true purpose.
- A sinister alliance between Ambal, leader of the Stone Bears theives ring, and Ertrel, a Simbarch of Aglarond.
- A born defender of Aglarond, sworn to do her duty to defend against Thay and its undead menace.
- The rivalry between two master drake-breeders in Akanul.