Senine steps up to the door, giving it a solid couple of knocks with her fist.

After a moment's wait, Elro comes to the door.  He looks saddened. "Ah, I was expecting you.  Please, come in," he gestures for you all to enter.

As you file in, Elro leads you down a hall into a comfortably furnished living room/office area, and directs each of you to take a seat on a chair or sofa. Elro circles behind a large wooden desk, and sits with a heavy sigh.  "Before we begin, would anyone like something to drink?  Coffee, tea?"

"No, thank you," Sanjay says. "But, we think we found the source of what has killed Urgon and has now infected at least two others." He gestures towards Senine (that's who has the vial, now, right?)

(correct)

Senine nods, digging through her pack and pulling out the bundled up vial, placing it carefully on the desk in front of Elro. "I'd advise care in handling it." She says as she steps back, standing near the wall.

Salem turns to Sanjay and then Senine, waiting for Elro's responce.

Elro eyes the wrapped up vial apprehensively, and sits back.  "I wondered what it was you were going to bring me.  Before we dive in to the details though, I want to tell you of my visitors last night.  Irven and Fenton came by late, after they'd spoken with you.  They only gave me half an explanation... they seemed embarrassed and terribly frightened, and said that you could explain further.  I had them tested immediately.  As far as we can tell, the entire family has been stricken with whatever this illness is."  Just saying those words makes his face fall.

"They're good people.  Please, tell me what you've discovered."

Senine looks around the room a moment, and says, "Hulil, Tulgi's sister, was in the caves near here. She's the one who told us about the vial, and that she'd sold it to Irven." She sniffs a bit, scratching at her eyebrow. "Says the sickness is called the 'Frozen Woe'. We figured if it is coming from that," she points to the bundle, "then maybe we can, I dunno, show it to someone? A healer or someone with some arcane knowledge. Maybe they could figure out a cure." She shrugs a bit helplessly at that, her hand dropping to pull out her hip flask, which she looks at for a moment. "Not sure what else we can do." She finishes, unscrewing the top and taking a drink.

Salem thought for a moment, "I have arcane knowledge and I'm sure a few other members of our party-," Salem gestured to everyone around herself before continuing, "-have it as well.. but a healer would be really nice either way," She shrugged, "We could use that sort of help if you know anybody," She looked over at Elro as she spoke.

"I've never heard of anything like it before," Thistle added. "Hulil said the vial was amongst some things stolen from Eiselcross. If it happens to be from one of the ancient relic sites, there's no telling what's kind of magic may be behind its contents. Maybe one of your elders have heard of something like it before?"

"So this vial contains Frigid Woe?"  Elro says with a shaken tone, having listened to all you had to say.  "Wait a moment, I may have heard of it..." he says, and disappears down his hall momentarily.  You can hear him shifting things hurriedly down the corridor.

After several minutes have passed, he returns, a large and old, weathered leather book in his hands.  It's cracked open and he's scanning it as he walks... "Yes! Yes, here it is," he exclaims, looking up and walking quickly to his desk.  He takes a seat, and continues to scan, finally saying to you all "Here is old lore... Frigid Woe... yes."  He grows quiet for a moment, then "My... there is but one cure.  No name, only a description - a milky liquid the Aeorians stored in gold vials."  He looks up at you all, his brow furrowed in thought.  "The cure may be found in the same place Urgon found the vials of Frigid Woe... in Eiselcross."

He stands quickly and heads out of the room again, returning with a sack of gold.  He sets it on the desk in front of you all.  "35 gp apiece, as promised."  He looks at each of you one-by-one, intently.  "If you would be willing to further help us, I will pay 50 gp to each of you, but time is of the essence.  For Irven and his family, for anyone who may already or is already inflicted. Would you be willing to travel to the islands of Eiselcross and retrace Urgon’s path, in search of this cure?"  he asks, with trepidation and hope apparent in his voice.

Sanjay considers for a moment, then he speaks up, "I can't say I'm comfortable with the cold, but if there's a chance we can help these people, I'm in."

Senine takes another swig from her flask before putting it away and standing straight, giving Elro a nod. "I told you I would help. That hasn't changed." 

Elro looks hopeful, and turns his gaze to the others in anticipation.

"I'm definitely in!" Thistle agrees eagerly.

Faineant stands and dips her head forward.  "I understand your need, but my time has come to depart. My group needs me now.  Perhaps we will meet again in the future.  Thank you all for letting me join you."  She pauses to look around the room at you all, takes her share, then exits the home quietly. 

Salem just smiles at Elro, assumingly in agreeance with the others.  

"Alright," says Elro.  "The offer is 50 gp for each of you, if you return with the cure.  Again, it is a milky substance in a golden vial.  We don't have much time, so you have a day to prepare.  Find me at the village docks when you’re ready to set sail tomorrow morning."

((Everyone, go ahead and level up your characters to level two.  Let me know if you need help.))

Sanjay says, "Well, if we have a day to prepare, we might want to go get some provisions. A map of the north might be useful."

Senine grunts in agreement. "Potions, maybe some medical kits too. Don't wanna get caught out like we were again."

Elro nods in understanding.  "Pelc's Curiosities is in town, though Verla runs odd hours and has odd items, so I don't know if you'll find it open or find what you need. I appreciate what you've done, and your willingness to continue to help us.  Please excuse me, I have much to get done today."  He stands courteously and gestures to the door.

Senine nods at him, opening the door and holding it for her companions to step out.