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Umar tries to find Quiglan (the Torgan trade attaché who 'looked at him funny') by going to the Torgan embassy and pretending that he wants to be a trader. His weirdly magnetic charm works wonders on the contact that he makes there, and though he doesn't find out anything about Quiglan, he does get offered some giant plate mail (420gp). He also learns that the Elves are being much freer with their money now.
Brokev, Francis and Quircuis describe their experience and visions to the party, and also the need for Joshua to reform his ways. Francis emphasises the need to let the party know of any whiff of a conspiracy (especially a human one) against the Elves. Joshua undertakes an all night vigil to meditate - supported by Brokev and Francis - and emerges from his contemplation a completely changed person. He no longer appears to be riled up over Perceval, and instead just calmly discusses various inconsistencies in the Wyldwood church.
Francis returns to the Universal Temple and the Alveran liaison officer to hear what has been determined regarding our 'probable desertion'. He is surprised to receive an apology (probably as surprised as the liaison officer!) and 150gp back-pay for the party. The official line is that Ranlarke 'overstepped the mark', and someone called Vinmira ordered the back pay and gave some really vague orders about letting the party get on with whatever they are doing.
Garaf proposes making a donation (20gp) to the Perceval church and this is agreed by the party. (Even Joshua agrees with complete equanimity.)
The party picks up some information regarding Eliezure: Apparently he was engaged to Sorlor, before Sorlor decided that Rasten was a better political bet - and that explains the enmity between Eliezure and Rasten. Eliezure is known to be 'a little bit of a seer' - as well as being into the 'dark arts'.
Caradoc wants to explore the old Palace grounds. Apart from the tourney grounds that are maintained and guarded, the rest of the place has gone to wrack and ruin. There are rumours of 'beasties' in the grounds, though the Elves don't seem concerned to do anything about them.
Party to let Darrell know their proposed activities in Stormhaven - current list includes:
*Caradoc and others to visit the Royal University to find the recommended bard to legend lore the pair of stilettos.
*Bazin, Twoo and RiffRaff will see if they can pick up on any of our research topics at the University. (Especially the 'five' and the Garm Golem/Red Titan.)
*Hamish and Dougal will (try to) visit the Barosa temple.
*Caradoc, Francis and Joshua will make a preliminary recce of the old Palace grounds.
*Francis will try to find out more about Prelate Kilan of the house Areistan (the Elf of various genders that gave F his ring.)
*Since Groundtall is so friendly with Eriza (the Sarn high priest), Q, F or Br should see if they can get any information from him on Thirson and Ghassan.
*Wun will continue his 'good works' and try to gain some kudos in the Universal church.