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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7822056" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Iono and Garis returned. After reviewing their understanding of the situation, Iono stated that he faced a unique situation: the party had identified the likely source of the Fire Knives, but at the same time the Knives apparently had not acted against House Thalavar. The Thalavar Steward believed that the Knives might represent a long-term threat, but were not currently opposed to his House. Iono considered that the group had fulfilled their mission and handed out the gold due them. Jokull resisted payment, saying that his job was not yet done, but eventually took the gold at Rahnee and Iono's insistence, saying it could go towards his custom gear business. (Jokull's disappointment is evident and the Cormyrian warrior must be frustrated that his personal vendetta against the Fire Knives can go no further, at least for the time being. I understand Iono's logic, however, as it is his duty to look after his House's interests, rather than start an underground war in the city. --C). Iono paused when it was Marik’s turn, commending him for his hard work despite having been kidnapped and interrogated at the beginning. Marik gladly accepted a final share equal to the rest of the party, which was above what had been agreed originally. Iono dryly commented that he believed Marik could be of future use and would stay bought. (Rented perhaps is a better way of putting it. --R) Addressing the group, Iono said he had a proposal he wished them to consider. He asked Rahnee if she planned to stay in Westgate and was pleased to hear her affirmative response, saying that his proposal was for the group as a whole, which had seemed to function well with her as their titular leader. Iono said it had occurred to him that House Thalavar could use such a group, one that others perceived as independent, but who could secretly accomplish tasks where Thalavar's hand should be hidden. The primary task would be to obtain information out of Thalavar's usual reach, largely as part of the group's normal activities. Iono indicated he might from time to time also desire to call on them for special services. As part of this arrangement, Iono would agree to continue to pay for lodgings at the Gatereach and would also covertly sponsor their 100 gold per head bond required for the Mercenary Guild. Iono said he believed they would fit in well there and could be extremely useful to Thalavar, citing Rahnee's information on House Bleth's relationship with the guild leadership as being of particular interest. Rahnee responded that they would consider the offer.Iono urged the group to take the necessary time to carefully consider the proposal. In the meantime, he had a specific task for which he desired to hire them. He stated that House Thalavar, as the group was already aware, had been collecting magical artifacts for Baron Pahar. They were of an evil nature, what was required by the Baron; Iono said it was best the Baron explain why. He intended on sending the items to the baronial seat in the town of Turnon in four days' time and explained they would need to be escorted, to ensure their safety in transit. In response to a question from Brok-Tul, Iono said the group would be briefed on the items prior to transport. House Thalavar was willing to pay 100 gold to each of the group, if they agreed to protect the magical items and deliver them to the Baron. Rahnee commented that 100 gold seemed to be light recompense for protecting artifacts. Iono countered by saying 500 gold for a delivery job was quite adequate. Jokull expressed his desire to know the items' use in advance. Iono replied that it was not his story to tell, it was the Baron's, but assured Jokull that they would be used to no ill purpose. Although Rahnee and the others remained suspicious, they agreed to respect Iono's word and accepted the assignment, promising to return on day 21 of Uktar. Garis departed via a side door, while Iono escorted the group out via the main entrance.</blockquote>

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