Alys and Weapon troop off to the scene of the crime. Nothing bad happens, and they return with potions which may allow party members not otherwise immune to remain uncorupted by the warping energies below. Weapon's presence may have averted whatever possible danger Alys's sixth sense detected, if it was not just her imagination.
On her return, Alysina also manages to convey the promised information.
After some inquiry, it turns out that your *current* employer is working with the twelve. Alysina manages to poke and prod a bit, and manages to obtain a promise that the twelve will supplement the current employer's promised wage if the party recovers something they deem particularly valuable. Time, however, may be of the essense. If you spend additional time seeking out patrons, you may be beaten to the prize and wind up not getting paid at all.
Is everyone ready to set out?