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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7957781" data-attributes="member: 7015827">At the inn, Jandrico welcomed their return, noting the late hour and that Darrow had magical sparkles emanating from his body. The dwarf in a taciturn manner joked that they had been to a costume party, having attended as a band of adventurers. As the innkeeper went to gather some leftovers for them, the adventurers discussed how the battle had gone. Jandrico returned with the food and the group dug into it, also sharing out some drinks hoarded by Dinendal for the occasion; the elf still shivered from the undead touch he had received during battle. Jokull observed that he had been unable to hit the creatures accompanying the Red Wizard with his un-enchanted sword, acknowledging that Dinendal’s weapon - a gift from Rahnee – had, however, been effective when necessary.Jokull asked Aerikoth if the Red Wizard had possessed anything interesting or incriminating on him. Aerikoth noted that he had been carrying a staff, some scrolls, assorted jewelry for magical enhancements, and healing potions, in addition to a bracer which Aerikoth had given to Rahnee. In response to a question from Rahnee, Aerikoth indicated that he would be able to use both the staff and the scrolls. Rahnee then turned to Jokull and informed him of what they had recently learned about the closure of Gondeth’s shop, Castle Thalavar, and Audara Imryth’s tower. Jokull mentioned that he planned to see his “friend” soon, referring to Jamal the Harper bard, and that hopefully everything would work out according to plan. By this point, the companions had eaten and drank their fill, and the effort they had put forth that night caught up with them, causing them to retire to their beds.The next morning, Alturiak 9, was bright and sunny. Aerikoth joined Rahnee, Jokull, and Darrow at the Gatereach for breakfast; Dinendal continued resting in a room upstairs, still not fully recovered from the previous night. While Rahnee and Jokull were debating whether to try and contact Thalavar or to find Jamal that day, a messenger boy arrived with a note for Jokull from his “lady friend.” The warrior took the note silently and the boy cheerily ran off. Jokull, after perusing the note, commented that it looked like they were going to see Jamal after all.Jokull led the others to the East Gate district, once there asking the others for directions to the Old Beard tavern. After they found the place, they entered and briefly pretended to be patrons, then Jokull noted to the bartender that he was there to see a friend, heading for the corridor past the common room. The warrior knocked three times on the door and was let in by Jamal, along with the others.Jamal, who as Jokull observed was for once not in disguise, greeted them warmly but tiredly. She was introduced to Darrow, whom she had not met, and recognized his clan name, which made the dwarf brighten. The Harper then quickly turned to business, asking Jokull what had happened the night before. He informed her that the Red Wizard had been dispatched and the evidence left in his robe, as had been agreed. Jokull’s companions were taken somewhat aback by his mention of evidence, but Jamal ignored them as she questioned the warrior closely about exactly what had occurred, apologizing for her directness, but saying it was necessary.She then explained that The City Watch had been informed of a possible altercation in the Seven Hills and went to check it out around dawn that morning. The Harper organization had been the one who informed them, she mentioned, and one of their "friends" had gone along with the Watch detail, to ensure they found the Thayan’s body. The wizard's body was there, robes intact, but with everything else looted. The evidence was there as well, she continued, but it implicated House Cormaeril and Thalavar in dealings with the wizard, rather than Cormaeril and Urdo as had been planned.Rahnee asked Jamal how this had occurred, while Darrow looked lost. Jamal explained that there were sealed letters on the body showing that both Cormaeril and Thalavar had been doing business with the Thayan - and would do more, if they gained the Croamarkh's palace after the election. According to Jamal, the Cormaeril evidence was exactly as the Harpers had crafted, but the evidence they had concocted against House Urdo had somehow been replaced by false House Thalavar documents. (Finally Jokull's actions at the site of the Red Wizard ambush have been illuminated. The warrior evidently had been asked by the Harpers to place this evidence on the body of the Thayan, with the objective of influencing the upcoming Westgate election. Just as evidently, the end results did not go according to plan. --C)</blockquote>

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