A strange creature previously unknown to the people of Thorgh has been encountered in the Gutwood—and, unfortunately, killed by a panicky explorer. Investigation of the creature's corpse suggests that it has recently given birth—which may mean that its young are now motherless and alone. The PCs must find the creature's lair, not only to study this odd new organism, but also to try to save its offspring who without their mother may not be able to survive on their own. But the Gutwood is a dangerous location at the best of times, and the PCs' path takes them through some particularly perilous places. And when they finally do find the lair, they're not the only ones to do so, and may have to defend the young from others who have less pleasant plans for them...
