While attempting to escape from the ogres, Shakerly and Valerius find a friend.
Sir Will Garnfellow is introduced; Shakerly deals with a shady character named Tim.
Winter rages, and a visitor drops by the Boar.
Brother Carter the Seeker introduces himself.
St. James is sent on a perilous mission.
Heroes are lauded and villains negotiate.
Tim sends the party on a mission to St. Dreyton, where the encounter ruck-men.
Our heroes regroup and return to Willoughby Copse.
The action moves into the underground warrens of the ruck-men.
Further adventures amidst the tunnels of Willoghby Copse.