So great was the slaughter, so complete the victory of good that the walled stronghold of the Temple of Existential Evil fell within a fortnight, despite the aid of a terrible demon. The place was ruined and sealed against a further return of such abominations by powerful blessings and magic.
But then, a year ago, the bandits began to ride the roads again - not freqquently, but to some effect. To the good folk of Tharp, this seemed all too familiar, so they sent word to the Viscount that wicked forces might still lurk thereabouts.