Rumors of dragon hybrid mercenaries led Vaerix and the other heroes to investigate an archeological dig site. The “scholars” were revealed as the cult of The Dread, under the command of Wing Captain Xenith. Vaerix and their allies defeated the mighty centurion and prevented the cult from accomplishing its work.

The Dread and their mercenary allies were working to locate the remains of an ancient dragon. The skull was to be given to Ne’Krul for her ritual, but the dragon -worshipping Dread were promised the rest of the find.

Vaerix attempted to parley with Meza, the leader of the dragon hybrid mercenaries assisting The Dread, but she refused to withdraw from the fight.

There was great power contained within the dragon skull, and Vaerix decided to keep it for themself. Such power may prove valuable to establish a new path for Terrinoth’s dragon hybrids.