At the end of the previous adventure, the PCs freed themselves (along with other survivors) from the crumbling and nightmare-besieged Briarstone Asylum. They learned that they had been committed to the asylum under the care of Administrator Losandro by Count Haserton Lowls IV. With no recollection of who he is—or even who they themselves are—the PCs head to Thrushmoor, the closest town to Briarstone Isle and the seat of Versex County, to find clues of their uncertain past.

Though they have escaped the strange mists of Briarstone Isle, the poor weather hasn’t changed. Deep gray clouds loom like a low ceiling in a dark room, and driving rain soaks them through. The wind and rain make for choppy conditions on the water and limit visibility even during the day. As the small boat draws near Thrushmoor, one of the survivors points to the shore, calling out that they see lights glowing in the town’s windows. Other survivors issue sighs of relief, hoping that their ordeal is over.

But the PCs’ journey isn’t so nicely wrapped up—they have only just begun to figure out who they are and what happened to them. The PCs left Briarstone Asylum knowing that Count Haserton Lowls IV brought them there, that he was causing enough trouble to warrant a visit by a Royal Accuser, and that they used to work for him in some capacity. Now they must explore Thrushmoor and unravel more of the mystery surrounding their bizarre condition.

As the PCs and the rest of the survivors arrive in Thrushmoor, you may choose where you want to go first. Of course, as you have no memory of this town, that is a strange allowance. Winter and Wren discuss things, having somewhat of an argument. In the end, there isn't any reason that both cannot be accommodated.

And with that, Winter's temporary rule over her patch of survivors (sans the PCs) is relinquished to Dr. Elbourne and Captain York. These two, whose primary duty was the protection and caretaking of the patients, will head over to the New Chapel. Meanwhile, Winter asks the PCs to come along to the Sleepless Building where she was supposed to rendezvous with Accuser Omari. The one difference to those admitted 24 Arodus (the PCs) is Krisztina, who has been noticeably delirious since the battle with the Tatterman. She asks Krisztina to go with Dr. Elbourne to the New Chapel. Krisztina is very amenable to that suggestion. Corbin, interestingly enough, wants to go with them to the Chapel for now, promising to catch up in time; he wants to make sure Captain York and his few men and Elbourne and the few staff aren't overwhelmed with the patients.

So, do the PCs want to go with Winter or not?