The party find themselves at a crossroads. The beholder who attempted to steal the Idol lay slain at their feet, but the Idol is gone... The Platinum Syndicate is hot on their tail having threatened to inform the Emperor Dragon of the party's "treachery" against him. They must find a quick way to get to the Emperor before the Syndicate can lie to the dragon about what has truly occurred. So, it is now a race against the clock to find some form of rapid transportation, and the answer may come from someone a bit unexpected...