Following the cutscene at Athlum Castle, the party decides to investigate the lead at Blackdale. Head there to immediately begin a cutscene. Now you jump directly into a wide field battle against numerous enemy unions. After the victory, you see a wounded Jager struggle to his feet and flee. David sends his forces in pursuit. You end up in one of Blackdale's infamous network of caverns, an area known as The Speckled Chasm.