Continuing their way up Ascendency Peak, the group ran afoul of a Chimera and its children, two small red dragons
The group valiantly fought the monsters and emerged victorious though somewhat worse for wear
After taking a moment to regroup, they were approached by a Half-Orc woman named Lamp, and her pet Undead Dire Lion
Lamp explained that she was a gatekeeper for Run'Thar and was there to help light their path to glory atop the mountain
She also explained how, in her view, Run'Thar was becoming a house of nepotism, where strength and proficiency no longer dictated rank, but bloodline and money.
The group followed her up the mountain as they discussed the nature of Run'Thar, from whom they could learn, and their reasons for being there
When they arrived at the top, the group went through the process of being announced "To those who are victorious and have ascended the peak, enter Run'Thar in glory!" and entered into the city.