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Message: <blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4579749" data-attributes="member: 3285">Purity and Corruption: Part 5b – A ReunionThey quickly arrived at the Silver Cage. “We’re here for Nutesh val’Mehen,” said Sebastian. The acolyte that greeted them cleared his throat.  “The Chief Scribe is VERY busy.”“I’m sure he is,” Sebastian said sternly.  “This is important.  Got get him.”Kham threw back his overcoat to display his pistols.  The acolyte left quickly.The acolyte returned with the Chief Scribe.  Nutesh val’Mehen was a stocky man, in his late fifties, with steel gray hair and gray eyes. He was wearing bright many colored robes and a fez.  He carried an ornate rod in one hand. “Vhat can I do for you?” asked Nutesh.“Baecinia has need of your services.” Sebastian handed Nutesh the incense and the note.  “It is a matter of great import.  You must come immediately.”Nutesh unfolded the note and scanned it.   A flicker of emotions flashed over his face, alternately concerned and determined. Nutesh hefted the incense in one hand as he weighed his decision.“Yes, of course,” replied the Sarishan.  He gathered up a traveling cloak and pulled it around him.  “What’s so special about a block of wax?” asked Kham.“Dis is no ordinary candle.  It is a promise of payment,” said Nutesh.  “It is also a Taper of Truth.  No lies can be told in its presence.  It vill verify dat vhat Baecinia asks me to bear vitness vill be told truly.”“And we’re bringing you along because…” added Ilmarė.“Because all who bear vitness vill be Oathbound by Sarish.  Dis is no small thing dat Baecinia asks.”Kham took a swig of his wineskin. “Don’t worry,” said Sebastian.  “The Vorleraths only show up if you break your oath.”“I didn’t say I was worried,” said Kham.  “I just don’t like being bound to oaths.”“On second thought, maybe you shouldn’t say anything,” added Ilmarė.</blockquote>

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