Considering I simply plopped down a telepad to reach this place seconds after I completed the task they must have some kind of radio network for the rebels.
But there's a surprising lack of trade. No surprise, they must be fully focused on survival at this point. Mayhap when times are peaceful they shall revert back to regular craft.
Some men from Kormorin told me of you and the Groms. 'Tis good to know that someone here has such skill!
And some men have told me that Clan Karga is the real power here in Thalmont...
Nice tongue action between both men.
We are. The Skeldens can't even begin to suspect how much we know about them and their business.
Then why not take the Excavations by force?
Nay, we are not THAT strong... not yet anyway! The Skeldens still have more striking power than we... and the money to fuel that power - but that will change. As you're here anyway, would you mayhap be interested in any mercenary work?
What would you need done - if I WERE interested?
Dat foreplay.
There is a man in Gorelin who works for the House. He has vital documents for us, but I cannot send any Clan members into the village.
Why not? The villagers support the Clan!
Nay, Gorelin is different. 'Tis a den of thieves, a place to cut throats and have your own slit too. Our man there is called Zed Masara. Would you contact him and get me the documents?
Why not? 'Tis hardly any distance from here...
Let no one suspect who you are... there are those in Gorelin who would like to see the entire hung by their necks...
How will I recognize this man in Gorelin?
Gorelin is almost deserted this time of year - he'll find you...
Who is YOUR leader?
Ultar Karga and his son Cahal are the true heads of the Clan - but people in the village respect Conn Krannach more than any Clan member...
Aye - he seems to be a man of great import in these parts...
'Twere not for him, we would be nothing in the villages - many villagers came over to our side when he made his home in Komorin.
A brave decision for a rebel...
Conn found a woman in Komorin - but 'tis more than that - even when she died more than a year ago, Conn still continued to visit the village - he taught the villagers the craft and the history of Thalmont. When Isa betrayed him to the House, we could not believe it. Isa himself was the brother of Conn's late wife. That made his betayal of Conn even more evil!
Mayhap he had a reason?
If he had something against Conn - which I cannot believe - he should have had it out with Conn - but he betrayed him... for 10 pieces of gold! No matter... no one will ever catch Conn Crannach.
Where is he now?
No one knows - he comes and goes... I have heard that Hagrast is in the mountains again - and Conn hates Hagrast.
I'll see to my affairs now. Farewell.
Farewell.
Do I know you?
I am Barra Gall, but they call me Pillory. I punish offenses against the Clan.
I do not understand.
'Tis hard to keep order within a group of outcasts - someone must see order is kept, otherwise we would end up like the other bands in the mountains.
So you are a judge of sorts?
Mayhap - one name is as good as another.
How does this affect me, pray? Am I the accused here?
Nay, nay...but I heard that you are a bounty hunter.
Ah. 'Tis a task for me, eh?
All of Thalmont will soon know this - we will pay five thousand gold for the head of Isa, the traitor who sold Conn Krannach to the House!
My thanks for the information.
I thought you should know this first, before others start the hunt.
Aye - five thousand will stir the greed of many.
'Tis more than most folk see in their entire lives. Isa is a dead man - but he knew that the moment he betrayed Conn.
Fare thee well!
Aye. Fare thee well!
Five thousand gold for the traitor's head. But I bet things are not so simple. For ten gold pieces...quite an unlikely story. I move on in search of Ultar Karga.
I could ask you the same question - you look like a Society Mage...
Heh-heh! I left the Society a while ago - and I do not regret it.
Many young Mages would give an arm to enter the Society! What was wrong?
Jealous struggle for power... that is what awaits he who follows the ways of the Society! I soon saw that I could be much more useful here.
What do you then - help the Clan?
Aye, here and there... I try to heal humans and animals, if time allows.
Indeed... you must have much to do!
Aye, much indeed...but this is what I have sough my whole life. 'Twas hard at the start, however... these Clansmen are not too trusting...
True indeed!
Aye - but YOU are here - you must have done some deed of significance for them.
I do not think so - but I am glad that they do!
Heh-heh. Who can understand the Highlanders? Anyway, 'tis hard to keep them healthy... they truly do not care for their own safety. And if they continue to be as reckless, I will have no healing mixtures left - and no chance to replenish my stocks before the colder weather sets in...
Why not?
It takes time - and I am not famed for my skills in alchemy...
What would you need?
Healing potions, two at least, then my own brews can become more potent.
That's it? WTF..someone could've just gone down to one village and buy two for less than a hundred gold.
Here you are. Two bottles as you requested.
Excellent. I do not have much money, but mayhap this spell card will come in useful...
Cockblocked.
