The following morning, we encounter a caravan of travelers who share a recent fire giant attack. Approaching Luskan, Ari and Brylwynn notice a large patch of black smoke in the eastern part of the city, near the coast. Glittr, observing the city's northern and southern halves, identifies the industrial northern district and the southern area reminiscent of Baldur’s Gate. Crossing Dalath’s Span, we traverse the bridge to the harbor, witnessing sunken and burning ships, remnants of a frost giant attack fought off by the Arcane Brotherhood—a group of wizards residing in a large old tree tower.
Discovering Kirth as a potential source of information, we learn that he will be available at the docks the next day. Recall that Luskan is known as the “City of Sails,” we navigate to the Captain’s Court neighborhood in the south, finding refuge at the Captain’s Wheel Inn.
Taking the Dark Arch Bridge to Close Guard Island, where the Arcane Brotherhood's tower is located, we encounter a person in white and another in black demanding our departure. An ensuing attack leaves us facing a fireball.
In Luskan, the city is governed by five captains: 1st Kirth, 2nd ship Cap’t Baram, 3rd ship Cap’t Suljac, 4th Cap’t Taerl, and the identity of the 5th (Miss Taerl) remains unknown. Drow presence, followers of the spider god Lolth, exists without causing significant issues. Notably, two shrines stand in the city—one to Tymora, the goddess of luck, and another to Umberlee, the evil sea goddess.