Brother Coltinar, "I don't recall ever being in an establishment such as this.  Rylia and Bryn if you should need to lift a weight from your shoulders from your experiences last night I can offer a gentle ear to ease your burden. 

Brother Coltinar lowers his voice even further, "Braxiel, as for as the book is concerned.  Were you able to gleam any details that might shed light on our current circumstances?"

Brother Coltinar replies to the halfling as they move off quickly, "I believe we are madam."

Brother Coltinar sighs, "You breakfast looks very good.  The temples offerings while adequate could learn a bit from the Broken Anvil menu."

The young male halfling appears bringing two Broken Anvil Breakfast Platter. "Two eggs cooked by the chef choice, accompanied by bacon, sausage links, grilled tomatoes, served with toast and English muffins, and a jar of herbs tea, for the Sirs", he says looking to Coltinar and Braxiel.

"And two jars of  refined aromatic oil; flower essence oil and pine oil, for the Sirs", he says putting in front of Paladin and R4G3.

"For your waiting"

On the halfling’s offering to the warforged, Arr’s facial expressions looks like if they are raising an invisible eyebrow. „We… We never… What did you say is this? We never had been offered something to consume specifically for… for, ahem, our race.“ 

Braxiel was so lost in thought about the elven houses that he did not realize that his compatriots were asking him anything at all, "Sorry holy man, I have learned that this book is a part of the house of makers and it must have some import because it is magically locked and not even the head mage at the university has any interest in unlocking it. We need to be extremely careful and we might need to find a way to hide the book from scrying eyes both material and arcane." 

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The young male halfling appears bringing two Broken Anvil Breakfast Platter. "Two eggs cooked by the chef choice, accompanied by bacon, sausage links, grilled tomatoes, served with toast and English muffins, and a jar of herbs tea, for the Sirs", he says looking to Coltinar and Braxiel.

"And two jars of  refined aromatic oil; flower essence oil and pine oil, for the Sirs", he says putting in front of Paladin and R4G3.

"For your waiting"

 Brother Coltinar finds a seat, "Dol Arrah be praised. Amen.  Such a delight.  Thanks you."

Brother Coltinar will eat with etiquette and grace.  He will take his time to savor the dish and discuss topics of interest appropriately.  

"Paladin and Arr, a blessing indeed.  These are new experiences for all of us.  Will wonders never cease to amaze us.  A person could get use to this treatment.  I feel though like a goose being fattened up.  Sometimes there are prices to pay that are hidden in the offering."

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Braxiel was so lost in thought about the elven houses that he did not realize that his compatriots were asking him anything at all, "Sorry holy man, I have learned that this book is a part of the house of makers and it must have some import because it is magically locked and not even the head mage at the university has any interest in unlocking it. We need to be extremely careful and we might need to find a way to hide the book from scrying eyes both material and arcane." 

Brother Coltinar nods to Braxiel whispering to the party, "Safeguard it well or we should entrust it to those who can do so for us.  Your safety is more important than the protection of a thing, unless you feel bound by some importance you feel warrants otherwise.  It has gone beyond just you too.  We are all at risk as Rylia and Bryn can attest too. We must be very wary and cautious.  We don't know who we can trust or distrust to be honest."

"It is for that reason that I cannot bear the thought of relinquishing it. I will hold on to it but we must not allow others to know that it is in my position. I care many books so it will blend in amongst them." Braxiel looks around to make sure there is no one listening to their conversation. 

While you are finishing your dishes, A few minutes later, Savine is back. "My Lady already waiting for you, This way, please!" she says leading you to a secluded room near the back of the common room. “My Lady,” the halfling says to the woman already seated at the table, “your guests have arrived.”

Thank you, Savine! Says a human female in the dark blue cloak has delicate features, dark blue eyes, and sleek black hair bound with silver and turquoise ornaments. She wears a signet ring of House Cannith on her right ring finger and speaks in a soft but clear voice. “Thank you for being here. My name is Elaydren d’Vown of House Cannith and you should be Braxiel and Coltinar, Paladin, and... R4G3? (and at that moment she looks at Arr as if asking for confirmation on what to call him), and you two should be Bryn e Rylia. We have some important business to discuss that relates to the unfortunate death of Bonal Geldem. Please, sit down.”

Arr stares at her stretching out the moment while waiting for her to continue. Then they realize that she stares at them expectantly, and suddenly it dawns on them why? They nod sheepishly and glance towards their companions. When prompted to sit, they follow the request without a second thought.

Braxiel was too nervous to eat and when they get called back he will walk in last and looked around the room for any noticeable danger. When he hears his name, he will nod slightly in acknowledgment.

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Rylia is up and follows Savine quickly when the halfling comes to lead them back.  She greets the woman with a smile, giving a very slight bow as she mentions her name. "Yes, Rylia Lionrage, my Lady. We are quite pleased to meet you."

At the invitation to sit, she finds the closest place she can to this Elaydren d’Vown.

As Lady Elaydren makes this introduction, Savine knocks and opens the double door  that gives privacy to the table, for a male human, taller than the expected for the average of humans, very well dressed in black pants, a white tailored shirt, bow tie, a nice black medium coat perfectly fitting that appears to be made of light wool, carrying a large dark leather bag.

"Sorry, my Lady, Lieutenant Golon made me late, you know him…" 

Elaydren smiles slightly. "I know, I know! Golon is a talker! Lady, gentlemen, this is Skyryn Makker, a precious member of our House and my right-hand man. Skyryn, these are our guests."Please, Skyryn, have a sit. We were just finishing introducing ourselves.

"Pleased to meet you", Skyryn says, bowing his head a little to greet you.
All of you but Bryn, recognize Skyryn's voice as that of the second cloaked figure who approached last night and gave you instructions to come to Broken Anvil.

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"So, did you get it?" The Lady asks looking tho Skyrin.

"Yes, my Lady, in part, this was the reason for my delay." He says pointing to the leather bag. Elaydren nods to Skyryn and he opens the bag and pulls out Bryn´s backpack. "I think this is yours". Says Skyryn as he gets up and walks towards Bryn to hand over his backpack.

"I imagine you have questions, but let me start, getting right to business..." Elaydren says pointing to glasses and three pitchers—ale, wine, and water.
“I have been working with Provost Geldem to recover a family heirloom,” Lady Elaydren explains. “We were to meet last night, but as you know, he never made it to our meet point. I learned from the Watch what had transpired, and so sent some of my people to track you down and assure your safety until we had a chance to get together.” Most of you arrived at your place safely, other didn´t have the same luck", she glances to Bryn and Rylia with an understanding smile and continues.
“The heirloom, according to family legends, was locked away in a foundry that dates back to pre-Galifar in Sharn. Poor Bonal believed he discovered the location of the foundry and I was going to fund an expedition to go to the site, but without Bonal . . .” Her voice trails off.

Then she leans close. “Perhaps you would be willing to recover the heirloom for me. For a generous reward, of course. Nevertheless, before that, I guess you have something that belongs to me!

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Braxiel was too nervous to eat and when they get called back he will walk in last and looked around the room for any noticeable danger. When he hears his name, he will nod slightly in acknowledgment.

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Perception 20

Braxiel, worried, scans the room looking for anything that might seem a threat, but soon notices that both Lady Elaydren and Skyryn are calm and the environment seems peaceful. The room that has no windows and is covered in a good quality wood, has only a silgn of House Ghallandar. The double door with hinges that allow it open both outwards and inwards, gives privacy to those who are there. Braxiel realizes that the table, despite being large, was prepared with seats for exactly 8 people.

Brother Coltinar calmly takes a seat bowing beforehand, "Lady Elaydren, you set a fine table. Hello Savine."

Brother Coltinar will try to gain some insight into the circumstances surrounding last night and now with the way things have played out.  Savine being able to acquire the backpack from the Lt and Lady Elaydren indicating that we have something that belongs to her.  Did the assassination happen in a location favorable to match the Ladies statement although the meeting could have taken place anywhere.  If the professor was meeting someone why not at the university.  Was he killed near or along the route to this location.  Strange that the Sgt. and Lt. last night arrived quickly unless they were forewarned that an incident might occur.  He uses all this to information to gauge the measure of these two individual's motives and personalities.  It also helps establish potential errors in the validity of the why we are here. Could this have been staged by Lady Elaydren and Savine to steal the book.

Brother Coltinar Perception:  26  To check for nervous tics or behavioral shifts.

Brother Coltinar Insight:  24  By reviewing the incident last night and information gained so far, he'll try to determine their true motives or ulterior motives.

OOC - These rolls can be used later as the conversation develops which might give a more accurate evaluation.  Or a secondary roll can be used as signals are discerned through dialogue. 

"Begging your pardon my Lady, I'm sure this is trivial compared to an expedition to this foundry and recovering your family heirloom, but I am curious as to how Bryn and myself managed to arrive here at the Broken Anvil." Rylia begins.  "I suspect those working on your behalf are responsible for our lives, so of course we'll help you however we can. I'm not sure how much help I would be to such an expedition. I know little of ancient foundries. But I will help if you wish it."

She then takes a look at the others, ending with Braxiel. "Is that journal you had perhaps what Lady Elaydren was speaking of?" She then looks back at the woman. "I certainly don't think I would have anything of yours."

OOC Savine is the matron of the Tavern. You are in the room with Lady Elaydren and Skyrym Makker

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Brother Coltinar calmly takes a seat bowing beforehand, "Lady Elaydren, you set a fine table. Hello Savine."

Brother Coltinar will try to gain some insight into the circumstances surrounding last night and now with the way things have played out.  Savine being able to acquire the backpack from the Lt and Lady Elaydren indicating that we have something that belongs to her.  Did the assassination happen in a location favorable to match the Ladies statement although the meeting could have taken place anywhere.  If the professor was meeting someone why not at the university.  Was he killed near or along the route to this location.  Strange that the Sgt. and Lt. last night arrived quickly unless they were forewarned that an incident might occur.  He uses all this to information to gauge the measure of these two individual's motives and personalities.  It also helps establish potential errors in the validity of the why we are here. Could this have been staged by Lady Elaydren and Savine to steal the book.

Brother Coltinar Perception:  27  To check for nervous tics or behavioral shifts.

Brother Coltinar Insight:  21  By reviewing the incident last night and information gained so far, he'll try to determine their true motives or ulterior motives.

OOC - These rolls can be used later as the conversation develops which might give a more accurate evaluation.  Or a secondary roll can be used as signals are discerned through dialogue. 

 Both Lady Elaydren and Skyryn have tranquill faces. Elaydren speakes with a firm and calm voice and gets emotional when talking about Bonel. Skyryn has his attention on her while she speaks. They do not demonstrate any nervous tics or behavioral shifts.

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"Professor Bonel found the location of the Forge in an old family journal. Bonel had it with him when he was killed; and we know you have it now. We suspect that someone else knew about the journal's existence and that's why they killed Bonel...and that's why you and your friend were attacked, Rylia. It was Skyrym that saved you, it was Skyrym that was responsible for your and Bryn's safety last night." Elaydren responds to Rylia. She so makes a hand signal to Skyrym.

"Yes, it was me. I apologize for my fault," says Skyrym. "I should have protected you, but I lost sight of you for a moment. Luckily, an unknown Goblin helped me find you again. But when I arrived I found you both already lying down. So, I put you on a coach, sent a message to our Cleric Norah, and brought you here. And with Aureon's blessing, we were able to heal you completely."

"Skyrym noticed that Bryn's backpack had been taken, so we called the Watch to help us find it. Luckily, our family has good relationships and a quite important influence in Sharn. Also luckily your attacker didn't find what he wanted and dropped the backpack on a bridge, two districts up from where you were attacked". Elaydren completes.

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Bryn gratefully accepts his backpack. "Thank you for saving us, and for rescuing my pack. Most of my truly important gear is tucked away at my apartment, but this pack helps me carry it all! As Rylia said, we will help you however we can. This is my third chance at life...I think the gods have given me a very clear sign to stop thinking only of myself and help others!!" He looks over at Rylia and smiles, then returns his attention to the Lady and her man.

Brother Coltinar, "Please forgive us for being wary.  After the assassination of Professor Bonel and then learning of Bryn and Rylia's fate last night you can surely understand our reluctance to just freely believe we can trust you.  While I am beginning to trust you though.  Thank you for helping us.  Whoever hold the book will be a target and since we are likely to assist you in this expedition perhaps should you regain the book you can share with us any non-personal information from it?"

"I will accept the offer to go on the expedition.  I do not know if the others will go but I would be blessed if they all did."

"Do you know who is after the book specifically?  The markings on the book are known to me."

Brother Coltinar pauses to let the information sink in and allow any others to speak.

Rylia turns to Skyryn. "I am very greatful you were there to help," she tells him, giving him a slight bow of her head.  "And I think I saw that goblin. She had a beautiful blue cloak. Last thing I remember was she changed into a blue dragon." She then looks around at the others with a grin. "That's what I recall at least. I might have been a bit out of sorts at that moment."