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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7878600" data-attributes="member: 7015827">The house they entered appeared both comfortable and rich. The servant departed to fetch Janatha's father, returning shortly and announcing “Queron Ulanthar, Council Member.” With a smile, Queron greeted Janatha and told her it was a pleasant surprise to have her home. A brief introduction of her adventurer "escorts" was then made, Queron thanking them for keeping Janatha safe and complimenting them on having Jandrico Swift's trust.Queron had his servant pour drinks for the group and they discussed Jandrico and life at the Gatereach, including the unfortunate previous tenant of the Gatereach guesthouse, who - depending on the story - had apparently been eaten by a bear, a lion, or a panther. Queron also took the time to talk with each member of the group individually, as introduced by Rahnee, whose family name Queron recognized. While talking with Aerikoth, Queron mentioned that the local master wizard was Cydaran and had a tower in the Council District, should Aerikoth wish to introduce himself. Janatha apparently was not used to strong drink and was looking a little woozy by the time Rahnee deftly took away her goblet. Queron politely observed that Janatha appeared to need some rest. Before accompanying her upstairs, he invited the group to dine with him that evening, an offer that was immediately accepted.The adventurers spent the afternoon resting from their long journey. Rahnee, still exhausted from the trip, did not feel up to a fancy dinner and Brok-Tul, not surprisingly, preferred to attend to her than be with the others, offering his and Rahnee’s apologies. Ever the gracious host, Queron had some food sent up to their room, ensuring they were taken care of well.Shortly before dinner, Aerikoth, Jokull and Veran gathered in the foyer, taking advantage of Queron’s well-stocked bar and examining with interest some of the books and other items in the room. Queron arrived with Janatha on his arm and, at her suggestion, gave his guests a tour of the ground floor, pointing out various objects and relating their stories.The object of greatest interest to the adventurers was a massive, seemingly perfect amethyst crystal in the shape of a sphere. Queron invited Aerikoth to examine it, as the Councilman understood that sometimes gems could be used for scrying or other magical purposes. In response to a question from Aerikoth about its origin, Queron told the others he had acquired it from a ship captain who had a reputation for both being honest and for traveling further than his fellows. The gem, for which Queron had paid a small fortune over ten years ago, was rumored to have come from a dragon’s hoard. Queron’s best guess was that it had come from the Moonsea region, although he did not know for certain.Shortly afterwards, dinner was served and the group had a civilized conversation over the fine wine, fresh greens and fish that was served. Queron was curious about the companions’ stories and talk revolved around each of their adventures and histories. Queron also was clearly savvy about goings-on in Westgate, asking about the upcoming elections and referring to other current events. Jokull took the opportunity to raise the topic of Seriawan of Teziir and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his purchase of the Hidden House in Westgate. Although he had not heard of Seriawan, Queron agreed to direct his agents to ask about him in Teziir. After an after-dinner drink, the group retired for the night.(Adventurers' tales are normally filled with blood, intrigue, betrayal, torment, doubt and angst. Reading about such a civilized dinner with one of the leading merchants of Teziir is a welcome break from these stresses of life. It also makes me wish the Order's refectory was of higher quality. --R)</blockquote>

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