What was that thing in the City of Gold? The group that went there last year hasn't said much but the story of how they were "rescued" from something evil by helping something more evil is spreading around.
Word has reached Porton that the Emperor has died many of the most prestigious families and merchants in Porton will be traveling to Rome for the Funeral and the Coronation of the New Emperor. This provides a great opportunity for mischief by the Thieves