"It is rather simple really. As I am sure you are aware, the splendid city of Waterdeep has been plunged into an open conflict between a number of nefarious organisations such as the Zhents, Bregan D’aerthe and Xanathar.

As a priestess of Mystra, Goddess of Magic, I have been working with the Watchful Magists and Protectors ever since a rouge fireball incinerated incidents in the street in broad daylight.

My companions and I are convinced that your charge knows something that could be vital to our investigation and would help to bring justice to those who are bringing wrong to our fair city and it citizens."

Magister Barch listens intently and tilts her head to the side toward the end of Phaedra's speech. "My charge? Whom do you mean? Furthermore, how do I know you're actually working with the Magists?"

"Why Fenerus Stormcastle is who we wish to see and here is my authority from Barnibus Blastwind."

Phaedra takes outbthe letter of recommendation that Barnibus gave her amd shows it to the Magister. 

The magister accepts the paper, checks the seal, and then opens it. As she's reading you see her expression soften and by the end of the letter she appears to be trying to resist laughing.

Setting the letter aside she looks back up at the three of you and then to the knight in the room, "Please have Fenerus Stormcastle brought into the court room."

Looking back at you, "You may question Mr Stormcastle in the courtroom behind you. But I will have guards present as he’s a shady, unrepentant person and a flight risk."

"Thank you Magister" Phaedra says with a beaming smile and a big smirk that is clearly directed at Silver.

As you exit the office Magister Barch calls out, "Please have one of the guards let me know once you're finished with the prisoner."

Not two minutes later some guards enter the room escorting a human male in shackles. From what skin you can see, this man has many scars. They seat him on a bench in the center of the room. He looks around and sees you all and says, "And who are you lot suppose to be?"

“It would be a very long story. Needless to say there are a lot of folks around the city who are currently after your head. We aren’t one of them... but we do need some information.”

"Everybody wants something, including me. I want my freedom. Give me that and maybe I'll give you whatever it is you want."

"We need the stone so we can put a stop to this mayhem. And while you have it your a target and will be forever. We have had the misfortune of running into some of the folks that are hunting you and frankly if I was you I would be scared."

"So what did you do to get yourself locked away in here?" she says with a sympathetic look.

"Hmm... I didn't hear the magic words. Come on, tell ol' Fenerus how you're going to help him become a free man again. Then I'll happily show you a stone or two."

Silver just smiles as he walks over and places his hand on Phaedra's shoulder. It was clear to him that there were lines she did not need to cross as he gives her a faint smile and looks to the guards "What are the exact orders of your guard position? Would it be possible for us to have a few moments alone with Mr. Fenerus, or do you need to be in the room the whole time?" he just waits trying to understand the limits that are being placed on the entire situation they are in, before determining his next move in the conversation to try and help Phaedra.

The guard nearest you responds in a formal tone, "Sir, our orders are to guard the three exits from this room to prevent any escape attempt by criminals."

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Feel free to have me move your tokens around.

The north-most door goes back into the magister's office. The southern most door leads to the hallway and back to the front of the building. The center door leads upstairs, where the cells are.

Silver just nods and looks at the guards "Appreciate it sir. Could you guard them from the other side of the door to make sure no one escapes, or does it have to be this side?"

The guards all sort of look to one another as if looking for someone to take responsibility. The one that spoke to you seemed to make a decision and knocks on the door to the magister's office before opening it and sticking his head in. A moment later he leans back out. "Magister Barch has agreed to your request but says that should any harm befall the prisoner, you will be held responsible." After he finishes talking he walks to each of the other guards and says something, then returns and goes into the magister's office. You see the other guard from the magister's door walk down and exit into the hall way while the other guards exit out the door nearest them. Within moments, all the guards have left the room.

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Phaedra gives Silver a quizzical look.

*What are you doing? We can't bust him out, the Magistrate knows us and we will be hunted through Waterdeep*

"So what now Silver?"

Silver just looks at him now and smiles "Simple we talk to our friend ol'Fenerus here." he says turning to the man "You have two options that I'm going to propose to you. The first is simple. You tell us where the gem is and we will speak to our friends who will have some pull that can help you with your case. No doubt they will know the people to talk to and the right things to say to get you out. This is the more favorable option to the second." with that he moves to sit down beside him and points to his fellow companions "You see during our investigation we learned about the enemies that you have made throughout this little adventure of yours..." he cups his hands around Fenerus' ear as he whispers into it trying to make sure the only Fenerus hears him.

 He just removes his hands and smiles as he stands up and takes his spot next to Phadrae's side "So option 1 or option 2, to be honest I'd pick 1 in your situation."

 Phaedra looks hesitant for a second.

"Ahh yes, option 1, I think... what Silver says. So the gem, where is it?"

The man looks at Silver, the to Phaedra for a moment and then back to Silver as fear slowly creeps into his eyes. "You'd... you'd frame me for murdering Xanthar's men?" Fenerus stares at Silver for just a few seconds before the corners of his mouth twitch and he bursts out laughing. "You mean to intimidate me boy? Do you even know why I was arrested? You so busying chasing the stone you didn't even think to find out who I was or why someone would give it to me for safe keeping?" Fenerus just continues to laugh, nearly falling off the bench. After a rather long minute or so he finally calms and looks at all of you. "I think you all are in over your head, but you obviously have some pull to get a private audience with me. Probably members of one of the guilds or factions or something and used their influence I figure. Tell ya what, you use whatever pull you have to get me free, I'll take you to the stone, and I'll even forget to be offended by your bad attempt at a threat." Fenerus shakes his head while chuckling to himself as he stands. "Guards, take me back to my room" he yells as he walks toward the middle door.

"Wait wait... frame you for murder?. Silver. No no we aren't going to do that... Silver." Phaedra glares at her companion.

"But we do need your help. People are dying and not just those involved. Kids and other innocents, burnt to ash in the streets."

"We can do what we can to help you but I am  not sure we have the say to get you out depending on your crime. I have already asked, why have you been arrested?"

As Phaedra speaks, all three doors open and the guards return to the room and surround the prisoner. Fenerus looks back to Phaedra, "I'm charged with multiple counts of theft and assaults against Waterdavian citizens. At best, I'm looking at a life of hard labor mixed with floggings. At worst... well, there's a more than a few that would like to see me hang. If my choice is death while helping you or death while not helping you... well, why bother? You want my help? I want to be released and granted immunity for past crimes. Convince the magister or a Lord of Waterdeep to grant me that, and I'll lead you to your magic rock."

Fenerus turns and exits the room with his escort.