"Let this be my last act as an adventurer. I've done quite enough harm as it is."

Paiyo was charmed by Avere, and had faith in the inexperienced young man's leadership qualities, despite the myriad signs telling him otherwise. The Plainsfolk Lalafell resolved to become a steadying right hand to Avere, but could not stop the youth's wild rush into the Deepcroft. At only twenty-two, Paiyo returned to his hamlet to live a quiet life and forget his troubled past—only to find that past catch up with him when an invitation arrived to Edda's wedding...