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Message: <blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4437407" data-attributes="member: 3285">The Seventh Sin: Part 1 – The Missing EloriiThe Indecipherable Scroll was a small, narrow tavern on the western edge of Freeport. A red-faced, sweating minstrel was just finishing a song as you enter, casually accepting the crowd's applause as he prepares to take a break. The crowd itself appeared to be a young and eclectic mix of students, artists, and wealthy young adults with no obvious occupation. As the applause faded, intense discussions of literature and local politics raged, instead of the sea shanties and drunken arguments that were more common in Freeport's taverns. The bartender was a wiry, clean-shaven man in a stylish red doublet. He occasionally engaged in brief conversations with a middle-aged, bespectacled woman who surveyed the crowd from behind the bar. The minstrel was drinking lustily from a bottle of cheap red wine. He had the face of a man who lived a long life in a relatively short time, and not an easy life at that. Beldin Soulforge joined the minstrel at the table.  “I’m looking for information.”  He clanked a bottle of expensive wine on the table.The minstrel perked up.  “How may Zako Sebesteyen serve you, noble dwarf?” “I’m looking for an Osalikene elorii woman with silver and purple hair.  Have you seen her? She’s a gifted singer, like yourself.”Zako poured himself a drink from the new bottle.  His breath and slightly slurred words suggested that it wasn’t first drink of the evening.  “Ah yes!  Quite a looker, not fond of humans?”“That’s her.”“Ilmarė Galen.  I’m afraid I don’t know her well. You might try Vikki Haddon.”  He nodded towards a nervous-looking woman in the car corner of the tavern.  “She’s the daughter of Aljandros Haddon. She’s quite nervous these days, and in my experience nervous people usually know something they should not.”Beldin nodded.  “Thanks, friend.”  He made his way over to the woman.Blending in with the crowd of students and artists was a petite, auburn-haired woman.  Vikki was attractive but not stunning, dressed in flattering but not overtly sexy clothing. She moved casually through the crowd, listening much more than she spoke.Vikki eyed Beldin’s approach warily. “Yes?”“I’m looking for an elorii.”  Beldin had rehearsed the speech several times and it showed.  “Zako mentioned you might have seen her.  She’s an Osalikene elorii woman with silver and purple hair.”Vikki pursed her lips.  “I have information regarding this elorii. I think we can help each other.  But you must help me first.”Beldin arched a bushy eyebrow.  “How so?”“My friend saw the elorii kidnapped.  But she’s in a bit of trouble right now and needs to get out of Freeport. If you agree to help her get to the mainland, discreetly, she will tell you everything she knows.”Beldin stroked his beard.  “In that case, I think we can help each other.”</blockquote>

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