Insight into Emon

by Nepheri

We have arrived in the big city, and I must say that no matter how much I love travelling with the group, there is always a feeling of home in the smell a lot of people around me. Not nessecarily a good feeling, but a familiar one. We, however, had some tasks to take care of before seeking out Vesper de Rolo. Including fish rolled up in bread, according to Dworik. Odd food, but I don't hate it.

Seeking a place to possibly repair our Capet of Flying we sought out Gilmore's Glorious Goods in the trade's district we were already in. Behind the simple storefront was a large, cosy store with better stock of magic items than I've seen anywhere. I think Dworik scared the poor young store clerk, but that worked in our favour, I believe. We restocked our supply of healing potions, but repairing the carpet was a bit too steep as was a very fancy new bow for Ellywick. She considered a cheaper one but ended up with nothing.

We did get two very important items, however. First of all, our Alchemy Jug will be extended so that it can produce coffee. Secondly, I got a cylindrical container that can hold said coffee warm indefinitely. This will make travel so much more pleasant.

The others got themselves some clothes, but think I'll use my illusions to appear sophisticated for now. Not that it has anything to do with missing the input of the one I'd want to dress up for. Not at all. Though, I wonder what she would have—

Anyway, we found a late inn called the Laughing Lamia that seems promising. A bed will be a nice change for a bit. And we visited a bath known as the Silverfish nearby. That's the name. The place was quite lovely though. And I think Ellywick has missed that kind of pleasant treatment. Dworik was a lot more eager to get going, and I agree that we should seek Vespar's help sooner rather than later.

Verpar's workplace is, or was, the Alabaster Lyceum in the Erudite District. However, when we got there, it turned out that she had been barred from the premises. Seeking out her home near Assaleer Street Park in the Central District, we got some more information.

Apparently, she's in a political feud with someone known as Cedory who wields a lot of influence in the Lyceum. And he's interested in a position on the ruling Tal'dorei Council as well. Since she needs access to the Lyceum libraries to help us home, we really have to help. Knowing her brother and, to some extent, her parents, I'm inclined to trust her perspective. But the things that has gotten her thrown out of their institution are alledged personality flaws and rumours leveraged by this powerful man. Really powerful, if that's all it takes to have someone barred from entering. Or the organisation is extremely flawed in itself, though Vesper said they operate by simple majority.

The way to get her in would be to get rid of Cedory. Their rivalry seems to stem from the fact that she believes that he's up to something bad and he tries to shut any questioning down. But besides the fact that trying to silence opposition is shady, there is no proof or even sign as to what he would be up to. I'd love to help, but I'm honestly not sure what we can do. Attempting to break into his house might result in information, but seems very risky. Especially since half of us aren't the most stealthy. I can use the power of the Raven Queen, or even my infernal heritage, to force truth from someone. But doing that to a powerful wizard will likely be difficult, dangerous, and probably illegal. The only thing we truly have to go on right now is the name of a contact Vesper has — Allura Vysoren. Apparently, this contact is both a member of the Tal'dorei Council and the Alabaster Lyceum, which would be very useful. And will get us into the building where Cedory works.

Heading back to the inn, I feel like my head is a mush of new impressions, information, and names. If there's time tomorrow, I'll see if I can find a temple. I need comfortnig darkness and prayr, just to catch up with myself. When we get home — if we get home — I'm going to have a proper temple to the Raven Queen.

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