Matul Bentgirder net the Elite Undermen Excavation Company by the hospital outside town.
- Aethelbald, Earthblood Orc Rogue
- Candella Panthercoppered, Dwarf Fighter
- Hyacinth "Cindy" Hakkapeliitta, Human Brewer
- Mikado Open-The-Belly, Gnome Sniper
- Fungus Purgit, for dissolving melted stone
- Oil of the Frost Wraith, for adding ice damage to weapons
- Potion of Flash Sweat, for immunity to fire damage
- Shrink Bomb, for negating the size advantage of a roomful of monsters
There were effectively two ways into the Forge. Go back down the stairs under the Temple of Swords and directly confront the Giants, or follow the underground river south into the Stone Garden and use the Purgit to dissolve the melted stone blocking the passage. The Guild took the long way around, excited to explore a new area. They also decided to take on Aethelbald's personal quest to retrieve a magnificent horse from the dungeon.