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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7951471" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Once Rahnee emerged from Thyxlys Jon’s chambers, she rejoined Aerikoth, Darrow and Dinendal and they were escorted out of the temple of Helm. The four then found their way back to Queron Ulanthar’s residence, only to discover that neither he nor Janatha was at home. They then went in search of an inn for the night. After some debate, the four ended up staying at the Two Swords Inn, found in the Bayside district, largely because Darrow liked the fact its name had the word “swords” in it. Aerikoth for his part was satisfied because he could get a room to himself.The morning of Alturiak 3, the group roused themselves and headed for Traders District, to see if Queron Ulanthar or his daughter Janatha were available that morning. Once they arrived at the house, Queron’s servant Bustable ushered them in, mentioning that there was a Council meeting a little later that morning, but that Queron had left word for the adventurers to be admitted. While waiting for Queron, Aerikoth intently studied a large amethyst sphere in the house study, but tripped an alarm when he touched it for closer examination. Queron’s guards responded quickly and demanded to know what the wizard was doing, as his companions arrived on the scene to find out what was happening. The guards were suspicious, but merely asked Aerikoth to return to the foyer and noted that they would have to inform their master.Back in the foyer, Darrow half-jokingly inquired if the liquor cabinet were similarly alarmed, then joined Dinendal in pouring himself a drink. Queron arrived shortly thereafter, only to be taken aback by the appearance of a magic shield around Dinendal. The elf quickly explained that he had purchased a shield brooch in Calimshan that was irritatingly sensitive. Queron was introduced to Dinendal and Darrow by Rahnee and then greeted Aerikoth, mentioning to the group that Janatha was unavailable, as she was at the country estate of one of his Council colleagues.Queron inquired after the latest news and happenings in Westgate, which were reviewed by Rahnee with some commentary from Dinendal. Queron invited the adventurers to come visit again after the Westgate elections, saying that there would be much to discuss. He then excused himself to attend the Council meeting and the group, after finishing their drinks, also departed the house. Once outside, Aerikoth made sure that everyone was ready for his teleport spell and then transported the four to the main room at the Gatereach guesthouse. Jokull was not in when they arrived, so Dinendal turned to examining the empty chest seized from Hallton, along with the ciphered message found in his manor.Rahnee, after looking pensive for a little while, told the group that she wished to inform them about her conversation with Thyxlys Jon in Teziir. She explained to her companions that Jon had shared his concerns with her about High Cleric Carlin, following what had happened during the Ritual of the Hand in Turnton, and wished her to keep on eye on him. For Dinendal’s benefit, she explained what had happened with the lich Ashnakzeroth and his former servant Melissa, including the suspicion that something had gone awry in Carlin’s ritual. Dinendal enterprisingly copied the ciphered note while the others debated the group’s possible next steps. It was noted that they had five days before their encounter with the Red Wizard in Westgate, if their plans went as expected.</blockquote>

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