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4/15/24

The Powers In Power

by Revered Father Darcell Durros

Following their harrowing encounter with Lucius, Mavros and Ellis strategize on how to leverage the situation to their advantage. The decision is made to implicate Gwilym in Malakai's death, fabricating a document to use when the time is right. After a night's rest to regroup, the party attends the negotiations, bracing themselves for the complex and potentially dangerous interactions that lay ahead.
 
Upon arrival, they note that the guards are from the Nashivaar family, raising suspicions further. The arbiter's tardiness and distracted demeanor add to the atmosphere of unease. As the negotiations progress, the arbiter deviates from the norm by actively proposing terms. He suggests a 40% stake for transportation, to which Mavros counters with a 15% share for the miners. When the topic of a clearing fee arises, Mavros proposes a 15% stake in the mines along with a 10,000 gold upfront payment. In a subtle move, Ellis employs a charm spell on Bernard, who promptly agrees to the terms. With a swift conclusion, everyone is hurriedly cleared from the premises.
 
As the party leaves the negotiation site, Baram contacts them, expressing concern about the escalating situation in Eshperta. Deios, the High Inquisitor of Amn representing both the Cowled Wizards and Waukeen, is being sent to interrogate Gheldieg, adding another layer of complexity and danger to the unfolding events.