(OoC) - Yes, Jenya outranks Althorn. She is currently filling in as high priestess of the temple while the high priest is away.
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"Yes, Priest Fellowson, the church has need of you," Priestess Jenya responds, and waits for the dwarf to rise from his bow.
"As you may or may not know, we recently sent a group to investigate the disappearance of the city's orphans. They came across this gnome here, Keygan, who owns a locksmiths shop not far from here. Inside they were attacked by some that Keygan claims kidnapped his familiar, and the children as well. According to him they took his familiar as ransom to force him to create skeleton keys for them so they could move about the city un-impeded. Once he created these keys for them they did not return the familiar, but demanded his continued silence on the issue or they would kill it, and him as well."
"This group that was sent, was shown a secret door in the gnome's shop that leads to an underground city, called Jzadirune, abandoned nearly 70 years ago, its inhabitants strangely disappearing. This is where these creatures that attacked the group came from and so they have took to investigating down there for further leads on the missing children."
"Our ward Keygan, has made it known to us that his captured familiar has informed him that the group we sent along with Legate Zeric has rescued it," the mention of Zeric noticeably putting the priestess in a reserved state.
She clears her throat, then continues, "In situations like this we would normally leave the party to its business and await their return with the familiar and more information, but this Zeric, you've not met him yet... He is a recent follower of Hextor, a Hexblade in his service actually. The man claims to have turned over a new leaf, and wishes the church to guide him. Suffice it to say we are not entirely convinced of his word to change. We would like for you to meet up with the party as they return from the ruins in Keygan's shop. The gnome will accompany you to retrieve his familiar then he will return here. You however, will remain with the party and keep an eye on this Zeric. You are not to confront him openly about our mistrust, and you will keep the whole of the group's protection foremost in your mind at all times. If Zeric questions you, tell him you are there on my authority and you were sent to bolster their investigation. I will cast them a sending to inform them of your imminent arrival. Go now, and take the justice and protection of St. Cuthbert with you," she smiles, as she bids the dwarf to go.
Not long after, a voice takes form in Zeric's mind, who he recognizes as Priestess Jenya. Zeric, assistance arrives shortly, meet with it in Keygan's shop as soon as you are able. Bring the familiar with you.