Circle of Eight

The Circle of Eight is a not-so-secret collection of the world's most powerful mages. Brought together by Mordenkainen, notable members include Bigby, Rary, and Tenser.

According the the Circle of Eight's most powerful diviners, the powerful wizard-cleric Acererak was not dead, and was in possession of the Hand. Whether other matters called their attention more directly, or knowing how risky the prospect would be, the Circle of Eight sent a group of adventurers to track down Acererak's tomb and recover the hand, if possible. This adventure lead to the Tomb of Horrors.