Session 14 opens with a brief recap of the “anti-climactic” defeat of Resmere and the party's discovery of hidden gold within the fortress. They decide to secure the area by moving bodies and closing doors, attempting a short rest to recover. However, their rest is interrupted by persistent knocks at the door, with someone, potentially Resmere, demanding they leave. Hector's attempt at deception fails, leading to Kalak pulling an individual into the room with Thorn Whip. This triggers an immediate combat encounter with red wizards of Thay, described as hostile and “Primo dickish,” who were waiting in the hallway. The party gains a surprise round, and Agaron activates his Blade Song as they prepare to engage, aiming to quickly defeat the wizards and conceal their bodies.
“Wintermute was a simple cube of white light, that very simplicity suggesting extreme complexity.”
― Neuromancer