A word of warning for the town of Shadowdale

An elf clad in shimmering mail enters Shadowdale. His pace is hurried as he approaches a guard.

"Guardsman! I bring a dire warning for the people of Shadowdale. I encountered an imp in the orc plains that was asking how to this find town. I refused to reveal the way and commanded it to return to the lower planes, but it refused and began seeking Shadowdale on its own. I followed and destroyed it, but in its last breath it spoke of its masters being on their way and I fear the town is in grave danger. There were others there, adventurers, and one of them recovered a ring left behind by the wretched infernal. When she put the ring on, she was concealed from sight. The group seemed more interested in the ring than the words the creature spoke, so I thought I would bring the warning myself. Please give heed and inform the town's leaders at once."

Sergeant Sordoc, coming to check on the gate guards on his patrols and chatting with the civilians, hears of the warning. If the elf is still around, he will nod and thank him, mentioning he will pass on the message, asking for a name for reference.

The elf would introduce himself as Illyndor of House Nethridhil and knight of Corellon Larethian.