The city seems to have returned to its more sordid roots, as he makes his way back into the city; he'll notice a couple of smuggler's tunnels that had been closed are open once more, and the traffic at the gates is moving faster; fewer inspections, and more bribes. Inside, the city seems more at ease; dangerous, as always, but the tension of looming disaster seems to have lifted, noticeably.<br/><br/>The guild has functioned well, without him; it seems his guidance has certainly helped things stay stable, at least, though they need a solid leader, if they plan to grow at all, instead of just maintain.