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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PhoenixAsh" data-source="post: 1951157" data-attributes="member: 18230">Update #11: A New AssignmentMost of the crew enjoys a half-day of rest, to be followed by lunch with Ravien in the captain’s dinning area.  Many are quite relieved to take a break from ship duties and placating the prestigious passengers aboard the Liralen, and attending to their myriad demands.  Ruel is the only one who works during that time, preparing several Mending spells and assisting Levic with the repairs to the royal cabin’s windows.At lunchtime, Captain D'meryl ushers all of them into the aft dinning area and then leaves to head a table in the passenger hall.Ravien and one of the passengers are already present in the room. The Lady Elaydren d'Vown, a human female dressed in a shimmering blue glammerweave gown smiles at the arriving crew members. She has delicate features, dark blue eyes, and sleek black hair bound with silver and turquoise ornaments. She wears a signet ring of House Cannith on her right ring finger and greets the party with a soft clear voice as they are introduced by Ravien.As the meal is brought to the table, Ravien thanks the crew. "The actions you took last night are appreciated, and it gives me great hope that the Liralen will actually become the ship that I have envisioned. Your actions saved the life of the prince of Aundair, and they have paved the future path for the Liralen. She has been designed not merely to transport cargo from one port to another, but as an expedition ship, and in that sense her greatest asset is crewmembers like you.I'd like to introduce you all to the Lady Elaydren d'Vown. When we depart Thrane we will be undertaking a side venture on behalf of Cannith West. A venture that could be very profitable, yet its success lies in the type of teamwork displayed last night. I thinkthat I will let her explain more, Elaydren?"While a part of the social elite, Elaydren is popular among the assembled crew, being one of the more reasonable passengers and having chatted amiably with many of them between their duties. "My house has been working to find a family heirloom; the recovery of this item would be something of great value to us.A month ago we were all certain that this relic was lost forever, yet that all changed as I was contacted by a dwarf named Fintan McGuenter. I have reason to believe that his statements are true at this point. He claims to hold the information we seek – the knowledge of this artifact's current location. I will be meeting with him to get a full report when we reach Fairhaven."Elaydren draws a breath and looks steadily at each of you in turn. "I need the help of the Liralen because right now it seems most likely that the artifact resides in the Mournland. . . . a recovery job that lies beyond the average, but from what I have heard from MasterRavien, this ship and its crew are far from average," a twinkle lights her eyes as she smiles. "From what I've seen so far, I'm inclined to agree."”What of the rest of our passengers?”  Fortunato asks as Elaydren concludes.  “Surely they will not wish to travel with us over the Mournland.”  The warforged shifts forward as he speaks, his voice tinged with apprehension.It is Ravien who answers, “Our passenger compliment will be disembarking in Aruldusk and will have the option to take several nights lodging there.”  “Are we going to try and land the ship there or…?”Ravien cuts off Alexandre’s thought quickly.  “One of the pinnaces will bring a small ground party to the location, who will attempt to retrieve the item.”“Just what sort of item are we talking about here?” Dox interjects. Elaydren hesitates a moment before answering.  “The heirloom that I am looking for is a diamond-shaped ‘schema’.  It is an adamantium plate the size of one’s hand.  It means a lot to my House to recover this item.”Ravien nods and states, "The finders fee for the recovered schema will go to those crewmembers who bring it back.  As you all have proven yourselves already, I'moffering you the first chance to be a part of the landing party."Ruel, who has been staring quite intently at Elaydren leans forward.  “Aside from the obvious dangers of the Mournland, are there any other particular threats you anticipate?  Does anyone else know of this… schema?”“No, no I do not believe anyone else has knowledge of it.  And it would be best for all involved if it stayed that way, if I may ask you all to exercise the utmost of discretion with this information.”  Elaydren encompasses the table with a smile.  A brief shadow passes over Ravien’s face as he studies Ruel, but it passes, as the wizard is the first to agree to the mission.It is Fortunato, who is the most hesitant and he voices this quietly,  “I do not wish to see what has become of Cyre.”Ravien’s expression clouds, “I had thought you particularly suited to this task Fortunato.  But if you do not wish to undertake it, well, the pinnaces can only safely hold six in any event.  I will insist that you be part of the second team I am assembling, however, should the first fail.”Fortunato nods slowly with a hint of resignation.  The rest of the party looks uncomfortable, and a few puzzled looks are given to the warforged, mixed in with trepidatious glances amidst them all at the possibility of failure.Ravien nods curtly, “Then there is only more item.  Queen Aurala has extended her summons to the seven of you to a banquet in her honor at Fairhold, in thanks for saving the life of her brother.  As your presence will be required immediately upon our docking in Fairhaven, you will be excused from shore duties.  Ruel can show you the way to Fairhold, I am certain.”Ruel looks practically stricken at this assignment, but manages a quick bob of his head.Ravien stares hard at his entertainer for another moment before rising, “Please do your best to give a good impression.  That is all.”</blockquote>

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