"Just what do you mean by signs master Taat? Do you mean to say that you are some kind of seer or fortuneteller? That you foresaw our request for your patronage somehow?"
Taat's scarf moves as if smiling again. The child of shadows as the right of it; the elven kin has already seen my readings, readings. As I said, gambling is a folly for the blind. Another high giggle.[sblock=OOC]I'll play question time w/ Taat until folks are ready to move one (i.e., have him sponsor you or not).[/sblock]"Arcane disciple, tapping into power of stars, knowledgeable in the intricacies of fate."
Sponsor takes cut of sponsor cost of all teams; not come from your reward. You five will be the agents of fate, and I will get what I desire. Another hidden smile."But what is in the cards for you, if you sponsor us? If we win, does the prize become yours? Or will we be indebted to you, for some service?"
Taat shakes his head. A race like this has not been held. Skychases and sport are what is seen, not wild races with noble gold at the heart. Unusual, this. A race of horns calls to the home of such, it should, should. But of the teams and sponsors, I have beheld none. He smiles and continues. My gambles are small and varied, and enemies here we have not. Foes of mine you shall not see.[sblock=Insight 15]Taat is alluding to something with his comment about 'horns,' a suspicion of machinations he cannot or does not want to speak directly to.[/sblock][sblock=Arcana/History 20 or 15 with successful Insight]The Unicorn is the sign of House Orien.[/sblock]Taat, we will race on your behalf. I do have a question, though. You have seen these races before. Are you familiar with any of the other teams or their sponsors? Are there any tricks or habits we should watch for? Will your sponsorship earn us any special attention from a rival or enemy of yours, either on a team or possibly along the course? This knowledge will not cause us to back out, but we will do better if we are forewarned.