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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7840134" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>As they gathered prior to departure, Jokull asked why they should bother discussing things further with Garis, given what had occurred at Castle Thalavar. Rahnee replied that Garis might have some information on how Marik had departed and why. Hearing Brok- Tul rouse himself upstairs, where he had retired to nurse a headache, Rahnee ascended to see to him. Returning, she informed the others he would be down shortly. After Brok-Tul joined them, the party reviewed the equipment looted at the site of the ruined watchtower, Brok-Tul commenting that he had seen the Mask crossbows before in the hands of higher-ups; however, Aerikoth could not further identify the magic items without preparing additional spells.</p><p></p><p>The party left for the Empty Fish tavern, located in the district outside of West Gate, arriving without incident, although the bartender challenged Brok-Tul, who had a crossbow out. Brok-Tul quickly put it away, explaining that it was safer that way outside the city walls. Rahnee also apologized for him, saying that he had had a bad day. Smiling, Rahnee bought four ales, whispering to Aerikoth to at least pretend to drink his, and the group settled at a nearby table.</p><p></p><p>Shortly afterwards, Garis strolled in and asked the barkeep if he could strike up a game of dice at the tavern. The barkeep was dubious, but in return for matching a gold piece on the counter, Garis was allowed to solicit customers to see if anyone was interested. After bantering with Brok-Tul and Rahnee, Garis in a loud voice announced that he could be found at the Black Boot for a game, then briefly bent close to Rahnee's ear before sauntering out.</p><p></p><p>Once the group was out of the Empty Fish, Rahnee explained in a low voice that Garis had whispered the name of the Old Beard tavern and told her to knock four times at his room door - the mention of the Black Boot evidently being a blind for any others who might be curious. It took some time to make their way across the city, but the group eventually turned up at Garis' door and was let in. Close on their heels was a man in monk robes, whom Garis allowed to enter and introduced as <strong>Veran Bron</strong>, a monk of Kelemvor.<em> (The legendary member of the Order makes his first appearance! In my earlier studies, his companions were barely mentioned. I expect part of the task before me is to better understand the roles played by all who fought the abomination, not just that of Brother Veran. --C)</em></p><p></p><p>Garis indicated that full introductions would be made shortly, but he would turn to the matter of Marik first. In short, Garis' sources had turned up no information on Marik being in Westgate, so Garis assumed that Marik had taken a ship or caravan out of the city as soon as possible. Garis said that he would keep an eye out, but he doubted that Marik would ever be seen again - not necessarily a bad outcome from the House Thalavar point of view. Garis pointed out that Marik could have done more damage if he had wanted, and had probably resumed the life of a petty criminal.</p><p></p><p><em>(So ends the tale of Marik in these chronicles - except for one small thing, which we shall see later. Despite - or perhaps because of - his roguish nature, it is hard not to smile at the recounting of his doings. The farewell note he left for the party after stealing their effects was priceless; one cannot help but imagine the expression on their faces while reading it. --R)</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 7840134, member: 7015827"] As they gathered prior to departure, Jokull asked why they should bother discussing things further with Garis, given what had occurred at Castle Thalavar. Rahnee replied that Garis might have some information on how Marik had departed and why. Hearing Brok- Tul rouse himself upstairs, where he had retired to nurse a headache, Rahnee ascended to see to him. Returning, she informed the others he would be down shortly. After Brok-Tul joined them, the party reviewed the equipment looted at the site of the ruined watchtower, Brok-Tul commenting that he had seen the Mask crossbows before in the hands of higher-ups; however, Aerikoth could not further identify the magic items without preparing additional spells. The party left for the Empty Fish tavern, located in the district outside of West Gate, arriving without incident, although the bartender challenged Brok-Tul, who had a crossbow out. Brok-Tul quickly put it away, explaining that it was safer that way outside the city walls. Rahnee also apologized for him, saying that he had had a bad day. Smiling, Rahnee bought four ales, whispering to Aerikoth to at least pretend to drink his, and the group settled at a nearby table. Shortly afterwards, Garis strolled in and asked the barkeep if he could strike up a game of dice at the tavern. The barkeep was dubious, but in return for matching a gold piece on the counter, Garis was allowed to solicit customers to see if anyone was interested. After bantering with Brok-Tul and Rahnee, Garis in a loud voice announced that he could be found at the Black Boot for a game, then briefly bent close to Rahnee's ear before sauntering out. Once the group was out of the Empty Fish, Rahnee explained in a low voice that Garis had whispered the name of the Old Beard tavern and told her to knock four times at his room door - the mention of the Black Boot evidently being a blind for any others who might be curious. It took some time to make their way across the city, but the group eventually turned up at Garis' door and was let in. Close on their heels was a man in monk robes, whom Garis allowed to enter and introduced as [B]Veran Bron[/B], a monk of Kelemvor.[I] (The legendary member of the Order makes his first appearance! In my earlier studies, his companions were barely mentioned. I expect part of the task before me is to better understand the roles played by all who fought the abomination, not just that of Brother Veran. --C)[/I] Garis indicated that full introductions would be made shortly, but he would turn to the matter of Marik first. In short, Garis' sources had turned up no information on Marik being in Westgate, so Garis assumed that Marik had taken a ship or caravan out of the city as soon as possible. Garis said that he would keep an eye out, but he doubted that Marik would ever be seen again - not necessarily a bad outcome from the House Thalavar point of view. Garis pointed out that Marik could have done more damage if he had wanted, and had probably resumed the life of a petty criminal. [I](So ends the tale of Marik in these chronicles - except for one small thing, which we shall see later. Despite - or perhaps because of - his roguish nature, it is hard not to smile at the recounting of his doings. The farewell note he left for the party after stealing their effects was priceless; one cannot help but imagine the expression on their faces while reading it. --R)[/I] [/QUOTE]
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