Word has come that enemy forces are marching in the north. This time, they are marching north of Armenache Reach and circling around – one of the High Kings Rangers himself has brough word – he alone was lucky enough to spot them marching in the frozen wind-blown cold of the season. Just last year 3 new settlements were made, believing that the more inhospitable regions and small population would not be a draw for the enemy. Now all three are unknowingly threatened, and a coming storm threatens to cut off all settlements unless aid and word can be gotten to them. There is only a single way to reach them in time, over the High Snake Pass of Deelya Mountain. The PCs must brave the extreme cold and altitude, and get word to the inhabitants and prevent them from being wiped out.