Stranded in the frozen north, the heroes stumble upon a dark elf crypt and rumors of a war golem. They debate a drawing and whether to turn someone in for a reward. At the Ice Hop Diner, there's awkward flirting and mysterious disappearances. A breakfast order gone wrong leads to an escape plan as guards approach.
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The group discovers guards are monitoring them and plans to detain them when they leave the diner.
Billy overhears the guards discussing their surveillance and shares the information with the group.
The group enlists the help of Oleg, a chef, to escape the diner unnoticed and flee on an ice trek slider or ice boat.
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Undercover at the Trekstop Diner
Tuck tries to charm a nerdy woman for information but fails. Meanwhile, Billy spots her handing over a book to two guards outside. Billy manages to eavesdrop on their conversation and learns that they are watching the group and planning to detain them when they leave. The group decides to devise a plan to escape, potentially using Oleg to sneak onto an ice trek slider or ice boat heading towards Shear City.
Billy Spies on the Guards
Billy follows the nerdy woman and watches her hand over a book to the guards outside. He overhears them talking about watching the group and detaining them when they leave the diner.
Escaping Through Oleg's Help
The group plans to enlist Oleg's help to sneak them out of the diner and onto an ice trek slider or ice boat heading towards Shear City as a way to escape the guards' surveillance.
The group finds themselves in a predicament
The group finds themselves in a diner, but their overly enthusiastic flirting with the staff has drawn suspicion. In an attempt to distract attention, they create a distraction by throwing gunpowder into the fire, causing a smoke-filled room. They escape through the back, but not before encountering guards who shoot crossbow bolts. With the help of a mysterious man covered in tattoos, they make their way to an ice track and flee as the blizzard sets in.
Ving forms a unique bond with Oleg
Ving forms an unexpected friendship with the chef, Oleg, who provides them with an escape route from the diner. Oleg bestows upon Ving the gift of a vial of cinnamon, symbolizing their newfound bond. As they part ways, Oleg reveals his true identity as a powerful and respected figure in the community.