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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 9032393" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>After some additional time spent amusing themselves in the foyer, the group heard a murmur of voices outside the door, male and female. Aerikoth glanced up and closed the book he was reading, a history of Teziir. The wizard then stood up and took his staff, looking towards the doorway along with Dermot. The ranger moved a little away from the door as it opened, revealing a young, somewhat frail-looking woman: Queron Ulanthar’s daughter Janatha, accompanied by two guards.</p><p></p><p>Janatha exclaimed it was a lovely surprise to see them, greeting Dermot and Aerikoth by name and curtsying to the ranger. Dermot paused and executed a proper bow in reply, although perhaps a bit rusty. Janatha did the same with Aerikoth, although the wizard declared politely that such formalities were not necessary with him. Lloria put away the map she had been studying and moved her hand away from the hilt of her shortsword, which it had gone to automatically upon hearing the door open. The warrior priest was then introduced, along with a sullen and dirty-looking Rosten, who nonetheless managed a reasonably polite greeting in return to Janatha’s formal curtsy. She then excused herself to prepare for dinner, pleased to hear that Darrow would be joining them as well.</p><p></p><p>Rosten observed the heavy guard presence for the little waif, as the hin put it, as the two men retired to a back chamber. Dermot and Aerikoth noted that her father had enemies – or at least rivals – within the city, who would take advantage of an unguarded Janatha. In response to a question from Rosten, Aerikoth noted that he first met the young woman when she was employed by Jandrico Swift at the Gatereach Inn, Master Swift being an old friend of her father Queron. The wizard presumed that, in an effort to develop a sense of responsibility and education, the council member had his only child serve at Jandrico’s establishment, perhaps to develop an awareness of life outside of that of a privileged daughter. The hin frowned at this for a moment, declaring that they didn’t seem too likely a pair of lads. Lloria agreed it was an interesting association.</p><p></p><p>Following some additional conversation amongst the group, including Rosten’s ribbing of Dermot about the interest taken in him by Gatereach’s barmaid Goruna, Queron Ulanthar walked through the door to his mansion, a broad smile on his face as he saw his guests. Bustable informed him that Janatha was home and the Council Member was introduced to Lloria and Rosten, the hin managing a deep nod if not quite a bow. Queron declared that Helm’s Shadows were always welcome, then excused himself to see his daughter and get ready for dinner. After the Council Member departed up the stairs and an awkward silence had resumed in the room, Dermot took a drink, while Aerikoth reopened the book he had been reading. In a low voice, the servant Bustable motioned Dermot over to one side and had a whispered conversation, with a relieved expression appearing on his face after finishing speaking with the ranger. Dermot then wandered over to where Rosten was eyeing the drinks cabinet and after a short conversation the hin carefully replaced a bottle.</p><p></p><p>Queron appeared and stated that while they waited for Darrow and Janatha to join them, he thought it would be useful to get caught up, as it had been over a month since he had last hosted a dinner for Helm’s Shadows. He first inquired after Rahnee, Aerikoth informing him that the Lady Roaringhorn had left for Waterdeep. Her brother, Madrigal, came to Westgate and teleported them back. She was in good health and regretful of her departure when last they saw her. Dermot shared with Rosten and Lloria, who had never met Rahnee, that she had spirit and was a good soul, with the sly mind of a businesswoman; however, she couldn't find a hedge in a forest. Chuckling, Queron agreed with the ranger’s description, saying he was fortunate to have had her assistance in rescuing Janatha. Aerikoth further noted that Rahnee was now married as well, which also played a part in her departure, he hypothesized.</p><p></p><p>The Council Member then asked after their other missing companion, Shanni. This gave Dermot pause for a moment, then the ranger explained they had a difference of opinion. He wouldn't have thought her the kind to stand on principle, but she surprised them in the end. Queron expressed his understanding that such things happened, even among friends. His eyes grew distant as he recounted how some time ago, Jandrico Swift and he were part of a similar group, although he would not rank their deeds as high as adventurers. Jandrico chose to settle in Westgate, while Queron made his home in Teziir, deeming it too unruly a place to raise a daughter, among other things. In response to a question from Rosten, Queron described Jandrico as unerring in his judgement about both people and business, and an utterly reliable man who was completely faithful to his friends.</p><p></p><p>Queron then queried what had brought the group to Teziir. After some glances among themselves, Aerikoth stated that they planned to travel to Ironhelm once again, with Teziir being a stop along the way. Dermot mentioned they had kicked over some hornet's nests in the city of Westgate, so it was a good time to see to other business. This prompted Rosten to comment that the key word was ‘business’ since they hadn’t seen much coin coming in, for a mercenary company. Aerikoth continued, noting that they were acquainted with Prince Dalgan, the ruler of the Ironhelm Clan, who was supposed to be crowned king on Tarskah 15, eight days from then. Queron recalled this and mentioned he had received an inquiry about trade with the clan from the dwarven smith in Teziir; the Council Member had immediately sent a favorable reply, but had not had a response since. This gave the others some pause, although Aerikoth noted that dwarven clans were notably slower than average in making a significant decision, with Ironhelm being very traditional in that regard. Queron went to check a journal on the shelf and stated that he had sent a promissory note for 1,000 gold as a down payment on an initial shipment from the clan. Lloria and the others offered to check on it when they got to Ironhelm.</p><p></p><p>The conversation returned to the party’s recent troubles in Westgate and Dermot, to the barely hidden consternation of Lloria and Rosten, mentioned their difficulties with a Shar temple there. Queron displayed no particular interest, perhaps being diverted with Lloria’s talk of tensions in temple politics among the Triad’s worshipers. Aerikoth further smoothed things over with some carefully chosen words about wishing to spare Queron from difficulties with any of their foes, some of whom had a long reach. The Council Member indicated his understanding, saying he would nonetheless offer what hospitality he could, and then went to check on Janatha. After Queron departed, there was some debate among the four about how much to share regarding their situation, until Darrow finally arrived, a grouchy look on the dwarf's face.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 9032393, member: 7015827"] After some additional time spent amusing themselves in the foyer, the group heard a murmur of voices outside the door, male and female. Aerikoth glanced up and closed the book he was reading, a history of Teziir. The wizard then stood up and took his staff, looking towards the doorway along with Dermot. The ranger moved a little away from the door as it opened, revealing a young, somewhat frail-looking woman: Queron Ulanthar’s daughter Janatha, accompanied by two guards. Janatha exclaimed it was a lovely surprise to see them, greeting Dermot and Aerikoth by name and curtsying to the ranger. Dermot paused and executed a proper bow in reply, although perhaps a bit rusty. Janatha did the same with Aerikoth, although the wizard declared politely that such formalities were not necessary with him. Lloria put away the map she had been studying and moved her hand away from the hilt of her shortsword, which it had gone to automatically upon hearing the door open. The warrior priest was then introduced, along with a sullen and dirty-looking Rosten, who nonetheless managed a reasonably polite greeting in return to Janatha’s formal curtsy. She then excused herself to prepare for dinner, pleased to hear that Darrow would be joining them as well. Rosten observed the heavy guard presence for the little waif, as the hin put it, as the two men retired to a back chamber. Dermot and Aerikoth noted that her father had enemies – or at least rivals – within the city, who would take advantage of an unguarded Janatha. In response to a question from Rosten, Aerikoth noted that he first met the young woman when she was employed by Jandrico Swift at the Gatereach Inn, Master Swift being an old friend of her father Queron. The wizard presumed that, in an effort to develop a sense of responsibility and education, the council member had his only child serve at Jandrico’s establishment, perhaps to develop an awareness of life outside of that of a privileged daughter. The hin frowned at this for a moment, declaring that they didn’t seem too likely a pair of lads. Lloria agreed it was an interesting association. Following some additional conversation amongst the group, including Rosten’s ribbing of Dermot about the interest taken in him by Gatereach’s barmaid Goruna, Queron Ulanthar walked through the door to his mansion, a broad smile on his face as he saw his guests. Bustable informed him that Janatha was home and the Council Member was introduced to Lloria and Rosten, the hin managing a deep nod if not quite a bow. Queron declared that Helm’s Shadows were always welcome, then excused himself to see his daughter and get ready for dinner. After the Council Member departed up the stairs and an awkward silence had resumed in the room, Dermot took a drink, while Aerikoth reopened the book he had been reading. In a low voice, the servant Bustable motioned Dermot over to one side and had a whispered conversation, with a relieved expression appearing on his face after finishing speaking with the ranger. Dermot then wandered over to where Rosten was eyeing the drinks cabinet and after a short conversation the hin carefully replaced a bottle. Queron appeared and stated that while they waited for Darrow and Janatha to join them, he thought it would be useful to get caught up, as it had been over a month since he had last hosted a dinner for Helm’s Shadows. He first inquired after Rahnee, Aerikoth informing him that the Lady Roaringhorn had left for Waterdeep. Her brother, Madrigal, came to Westgate and teleported them back. She was in good health and regretful of her departure when last they saw her. Dermot shared with Rosten and Lloria, who had never met Rahnee, that she had spirit and was a good soul, with the sly mind of a businesswoman; however, she couldn't find a hedge in a forest. Chuckling, Queron agreed with the ranger’s description, saying he was fortunate to have had her assistance in rescuing Janatha. Aerikoth further noted that Rahnee was now married as well, which also played a part in her departure, he hypothesized. The Council Member then asked after their other missing companion, Shanni. This gave Dermot pause for a moment, then the ranger explained they had a difference of opinion. He wouldn't have thought her the kind to stand on principle, but she surprised them in the end. Queron expressed his understanding that such things happened, even among friends. His eyes grew distant as he recounted how some time ago, Jandrico Swift and he were part of a similar group, although he would not rank their deeds as high as adventurers. Jandrico chose to settle in Westgate, while Queron made his home in Teziir, deeming it too unruly a place to raise a daughter, among other things. In response to a question from Rosten, Queron described Jandrico as unerring in his judgement about both people and business, and an utterly reliable man who was completely faithful to his friends. Queron then queried what had brought the group to Teziir. After some glances among themselves, Aerikoth stated that they planned to travel to Ironhelm once again, with Teziir being a stop along the way. Dermot mentioned they had kicked over some hornet's nests in the city of Westgate, so it was a good time to see to other business. This prompted Rosten to comment that the key word was ‘business’ since they hadn’t seen much coin coming in, for a mercenary company. Aerikoth continued, noting that they were acquainted with Prince Dalgan, the ruler of the Ironhelm Clan, who was supposed to be crowned king on Tarskah 15, eight days from then. Queron recalled this and mentioned he had received an inquiry about trade with the clan from the dwarven smith in Teziir; the Council Member had immediately sent a favorable reply, but had not had a response since. This gave the others some pause, although Aerikoth noted that dwarven clans were notably slower than average in making a significant decision, with Ironhelm being very traditional in that regard. Queron went to check a journal on the shelf and stated that he had sent a promissory note for 1,000 gold as a down payment on an initial shipment from the clan. Lloria and the others offered to check on it when they got to Ironhelm. The conversation returned to the party’s recent troubles in Westgate and Dermot, to the barely hidden consternation of Lloria and Rosten, mentioned their difficulties with a Shar temple there. Queron displayed no particular interest, perhaps being diverted with Lloria’s talk of tensions in temple politics among the Triad’s worshipers. Aerikoth further smoothed things over with some carefully chosen words about wishing to spare Queron from difficulties with any of their foes, some of whom had a long reach. The Council Member indicated his understanding, saying he would nonetheless offer what hospitality he could, and then went to check on Janatha. After Queron departed, there was some debate among the four about how much to share regarding their situation, until Darrow finally arrived, a grouchy look on the dwarf's face. [/QUOTE]
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