This book, constructed of leaves and bark, is written in both the language of men and in strange runes. "The Secrets of the Ancient Portal have been uncovered by us, The Rada. The portal itself stands on the Western Coast in the land of mists. Four items are needed for its activation, one is this handbook. Also there are the Staff of Insight, Tarn Rue, and the Orb of Power. Each item must be placed on its corresponding stone, and the portal shall open." "We have decided not to open the portal. The King was mad to attempt war on the Manonera, and so we have killed him. Jervis stayed loyal, and met with the same fate as his king. The orb was smashed, and we recovered two pieces. One remains in the city." "We flee in several groups. Hounaste, who carries the staff, is traveling into the deep caverns of the Underdark. A group of dwarves follows her. Olazhur is leaving to protect Tarn Rue. I flee south with this book. By scattering the keys, perhaps we can keep the loyal of Caendryk from opening the portal." "Passing near Stormhold, I have entered the basement under the cloak of night. To the Ounag I entrust a shard. His grounds are well hidden, and right under their noses! The last place they would look is there. We send another shard to the North, where the enemy of our enemy is sure to take our offer." "To the future generations who may read this book: Hide this information. Kill all outsiders. Live here in isolation, in peace among nature."