After an explosion at the border, Wildemount is on the brink of War. Beauregard Lionett investigates the scene of an explosion, uncovering a sinister scheme lurking in the shadows. Meanwhile, Caleb Widogast teams up with an unlikely ally to break into a magical pet shop.

Raishan, disguised, offers Vox Machina aid, mentioning the Plate of the Dawnmartyr vestige capable of defeating Thordak. Divided on trusting her, they journey to Marquet to verify her claim about the vestige's location.