After a mildly inspiring sending, the panic eases off for now. With commoners turning to the Temple of Tymora for comfort and inspiration for boldness. Wide eyed adventures pays tithe to Lady Luck, praying to be the one to save Arabel from this new danger.

Villagers in Bospir and Hillmarch pack their belongings and flee to the nearby city, praying that the thick walls will protect them from the wicked dragon and its cruel demands for sacrifices. Those who remain, cry in the street and weep in fear of what is to come. Foolishly brave adventurers rush to the Hullack Forest, hoping to claim the glory of saving the city, so far next to none ever return..

The city is struck by panic as rumours and sendings speaking of a nearby dragon spreads! Children are hidden away indoors, soldiers are on high alert and some beggars are screaming in the streets that the end is near.

Wanderers to the North East of Arabel take note of strange oozing corpses being sighted in the woods, with no clear sign of the disease's origin or source.