Three travelers on the road to WaterDeep come to the rescue of the infamous Volothram Geddarm. After saving Volo's life, Bowdin, Chip and Adrock are invited to dinner at the Road House. While enjoying food and drink courtesy of Solo, the travelers learn of not one but two mysteries. The first the maker of a famous local whiskey has need made his delivery and with both Mid-Summer festival and Shieldmeet only a week away many a whiskey drinker will not be able to enjoy Harbro's Rye Whiskey special blend. The second mystery is a missing companion of an young elven noble from WaterDeep. This is the first time her companion has not met her at the arranged time and place and she is worried.