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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7839692" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Outbursts of outrage poured from Brok-Tul and Rahnee, while Jokull appeared dumbfounded. Aerikoth betrayed nothing beyond his usual calm, expressionless gaze. After checking the remainder of their belongings, it appeared that Marik had also made off with Jokull's "lucky" torch and a few of Aerikoth's books. Jokull expressed his anger, questioning how "all debts had been paid." Aerikoth reminded the others that, beyond Marik's actions of thievery, it was important to think of what information he possessed that could prove detrimental to them. Discussion followed, the group fluctuating between desiring to pursue Marik and exact revenge, or simply cutting their losses and resigning themselves to Marik's departure. Aerikoth dryly expressed his surprise that the others had ever trusted Marik. While checking over their gear, Brok-Tul attempted to magically identify one of the captured Night Mask crossbows, calling on Helm, but failed.Aerikoth's remarks got the better of Rahnee's temper, causing her to stalk out of the house in anger. Brok-Tul pointedly wondered if there were others in the group whom it would be foolish to trust, provoking an exchange of words with Aerikoth. The wizard in turn accused Brok-Tul of being a fool for how he had acted outside the temple of Mask, commenting that retribution would surely come as a result. Rahnee had by then returned, her temper mastered, and called a halt to the recriminations. (Once again the group is held together by this remarkable young woman. --R). Aerikoth accepted one of the looted Night Mask daggers, placing it in his magic bag.Deciding it was necessary to inform their Thalavar patron of what had happened with Marik, Rahnee and Aerikoth walked in the rain to Castle Thalavar. In the castle entrance hall, Rahnee "reminded" the steward Iono that she had delivered horses previously to him and wished to discuss a further shipment. Iono, understanding that there must be an urgent situation, commented that he had wished to see her in any case, regarding one of the horses who had come up lame.Once in the privacy of Iono's study, Rahnee explained the situation and their concern over what information Marik could possibly reveal to their enemies. Iono considered Marik's actions unfortunate, but concluded that it was unlikely there would be significant repercussions if their former comrade did the smart thing and fled Westgate. In response to a question from Rahnee, Iono indicated that there was no geas on Marik, as Jokull had originally convinced him to work with Thalavar against the Fire Knives. Iono said that he would instruct Garis to meet with the party that evening at hour 21, at their usual meeting place, cautioning them not to return to Castle Thalavar except in case of dire need.Returning to the guest house, Rahnee and Aerikoth gave an account of their meeting with Iono to the others. Rahnee asked Jokull about his initial encounter with Marik. Jokull explained that shortly after his own arrival in Westgate seeking the Fire Knives, Marik had been captured by Thalavar agents. Given the coincidence of Jokull's goals and Marik's background, Jokull had worked to convince Marik to collaborate with Thalavar. Jokull's Purple Dragon history had perhaps impressed Marik, but he thought Marik's decision to cooperate was more likely due to Thalavar gold. The party prepared for their meeting that night with Garis, although with low expectations as to its usefulness, and planned to travel to Turnton on the morn. (At least out of all this Brok-Tul has gained some clarity regarding his new, true deity - Helm. --C)</blockquote>

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