1493, Flamerule 30

The party meets up in the common room of the Gryphon Roost in the morning, though Laris does have to go rouse Gonad. Once gathered, they make their way to the Brightspire to find someone to ask about the scouting Laris originally mentioned. Once at Brightspire, they see scores of individuals going about their routines, with a large, snow white Minotaur seemingly acting in a position of authority. Viktor approaches the Minotaur, whom they later learn is named Benton el Mintern, who directs them to the Quartermaster for scouting duty. The party meets with the grizzled old Quartermaster, Halthor Darkhold, and signs up for scouting duty. Halthir instructs the party to return the following day and report for assignments.

The group spends the afternoon seeing a few sights or relaxing, and turns in early in order to be up to arrive for duty near dawn.