Though many of the instigators of the disturbance had fled the scene before the Imperial Watch could make any arrests, Watch officers were able to ascertain the cause of the disturbance from a number of witnesses who were detained at the scene, but later released. A Bard from Hawk's Aerie stated the trouble began after a number of Deepers from Darkwater Keep - a Zahir organization and fortification - decided to "take over" the Tavern for the purposes of staging their own "drinking contest."