Choosing the Headband of Intellect, we bestow it upon Brylwynn to enhance her cognitive abilities. Our plan unfolds as we prepare to journey to Hundelstone, Waterdeep, and Neverwinter, proudly carrying parchment designating us as 'Defenders of the Icewind Dale.' Spending a final night in Bryn Shander, we set out southward, only to be approached by two individuals, Sorelisa and Naeremos, acknowledging our newfound title and offering a quest: apprehend the outlaw known as The Weevil. Suspicious of their motives, we decided to investigate further.
On the second day of our journey, we encounter a herd of large Elk, causing a brief commotion before realizing they are just wildlife. Continuing towards Hundelstone, a mining town with stone-built homes, we find dwarven guards denying entry to the mines. Despite initial resistance, we managed to persuade them and purchase mining equipment from a local shop.
A split party dynamic unfolds, with Caulkin, Brylwynn, and Yrdlyn heading to the inn. Caulkin successfully sneaks away, determining Thwip Ironbottom's location. Meanwhile, Ari, Glittr, and Pearl visit the temple dedicated to Gond. Eventually, we convinced the guards to grant us access to the mines.