**Word has spread that in the several cycles that many Shebali have come up missing. The missing drow have left no trace, they simply appear to have wondered off while on patrols, mining or other labors that our done in the Dark Dominion of caverns surrounding Szith. Until recently this has not come to the attention of the nobles, who seldom look at what the common drow are doing, however in most recent cycles, some have shown back up. The rant and rave of drow being made into slaves of the hive.
At the same time, reports also speak of Illithid and Illithid minions attacking patrols in the underdar. It is even said that Szith itself has come under attack.**