Synopsis

The chapter begins with the group entering a new gate and encountering a large herd of Ribbon Pigs. They realize that the appearance of these monsters was no accident and that they were being used as a distraction by more intelligent enemies. As the group navigates this challenge, the chapter shows a powerful character using their magic to incapacitate a foe, revealing the high stakes and difficulty of this particular gate. The group was also able to anticipate some dangerous elements due to prior knowledge gained from experienced adventurers.