As you pass through the streets you see evidence of the casual cruelty rampant here in Whitethrone.
Most of the human Ulfen are slaves to the whims of the humanized Winter Wolves and Ice Trolls in the livery of the Winter Guard.
As Ringeirr leads you into another neighborhood, you notice a disturbance taking place to the north, where two ice trolls in the livery of Queen Elvanna’s Winter Guard have stopped two white-haired
humans.
The trolls also clearly notice you at this point, though the trolls are still questioning the humans.
You realize the two white-haired humans are winter wolves in human form.
"The ice trolls and winter wolves frequently contest each other’s authority, particularly in the Howlings, but such disagreements seldom last long.
"We need to get out of their sight. Lucky for us Mortin's place is just around this corner.
"Let's get there fast and smooth." Ringeirr said quickly.
Moving around the corner and up the stairway, you come to the door Ringeirr indicated. But the door is locked.
Ringeirr knocked quietly, then started pounding on the door, but unfortunately, no one answers.
Ringeirr swears and tells you to open the door quickly—a challenge, considering the actions needed to accomplish the task (checking the
door, getting tools out, a full-round action to disable the lock), which will require teamwork and luck to execute before the trolls arrive.