<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong> Lird'yl d'Szeossen (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=329803)</strong></span><br/><strong>AC:</strong>20 (flat 18, touch 12)<br/><strong>Status:</strong>Normal<br/><strong>Effects:</strong>N/A<br/><hr/><br/><strong>Main Area on Ground Floor/9:15 a.m./Kerath Al'Sanbone</strong><br/><br/>After a minute or two of silent contemplation, her right hand idly playing with one excessively curled ringlet of white hair, Vas'lochar gives a sudden, satisfied smile.  "Well, since this is your first time using our services and I'm one of your<em>biggest</em>fans, I'll give these pieces of information for free as your warm welcome. "  Then, she wagged her finger.  "However, I expect a front row seat to your next match!"  Another giggle was given at that as she seemed to blush at the thought.<br/><br/>Then, she became slightly more professional.  As professional as one could be hopping from one foot from another, like they were skipping in place.  "Gillard has been around for a long time.  Long enough to be considered a local by the residents of Erelhei-Cinlu.  A fairly famous assassin and he's talented enough even that some of the Houses have used him."  And that alone spoke of his talent, that the drow would approach a hated race to use to kill their own.  Of course, following what Vas'lochar said might be a bit difficult because she spoke quickly and her eyes never rested on the same place for more than a second.  But not in a frightened way.  More in the way of being distracted.  Suddenly, she stretched her spine, which caused her chest to heave as the laces bulged underneath the pressure and pressed into her skin.  "As for the Mil'royath family, they are located in the Ghetto of Artisans.  And despite with eccentricities with including iconic heroes from the surface and other things not common to drow artisans, they are very respected.  They normally only work with rare metals or materials and each piece is considered unique.  Which make them very popular among collectors and wealthy Houses."<br/><br/>Pausing for a moment, she then answered his next unasked question.  "Now, if you'd like to know more, that will cost you a little more.  For the price of fifteen platinum, I will attempt to dig around and see what I can come up with  You will need to come back later this evening.  And if you're interested, I can offer a special and for a mere one hundred and fifty platinum, this will give you the House d'Szeossen promise.  Which means you may pick one topic, Gillard or the Mil'royath family, to guarantee more information.  Or if you're feeling wealthy, three hundred platinum will guarantee more information on both topics."  Giving a small pout, she added, "I know it seems expensive, but I'm good at what I do.  Trust me!"  A conspiratorial wink was given at the end.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">OOC: Knowledge (local) for Mil'royath: 22 url=/forums/dicebot.php?r=32222  Now, here are a few things for Krayz.  Vas'lochar's Bluff: 21 url=/forums/dicebot.php?r=3222  A Sense Motive check greater than 21 will let Kerath realize that Vas'lochar is putting on a very deliberate facade; she isn't that cheery or sugary sweet.  Instead, it's a front so others will underestimate her because of her seeming lack of brains.  And if he gets 26 or more, he will realize that she did not tell him everything with her welcome.   Also, Kerath is free to attempt a Diplomacy roll if he wants to reduce the price.  Treat her as neutral right now in terms of attitude.</div></div><br/><strong>Elvas'thrae's Personal Quarters on the Third Floor/9:45 a.m./Ilmlim/Elvas'thrae</strong><br/><br/>Lird'yl stalked the room like a hunting cat, her stride a low, purposeful prowl.  Every now and then, she would stop and examine something although she never touched anything.  After all, only a fool would go around picking up things without first discerning their true purpose.  This is why a Matron employed others to be her fool.  To that matter, the imp was more or less ignored entirely.  It was a lesser being and did not deserve any attention or notice beyond the briefest glance.<br/><br/>A slightly fond smile appeared on her face at seeing the stacks upon stacks of books scattered in every direction.  "If you ever think you'd be lacking something in your collection, you're more than welcome to browse our library.  I'm confident we hold some of the most extensive literature on the history of Erelhei-Cinlu, the worship of Lloth, and other things."  Still pacing back and forth, her gaze lingered on the elaborate mithril collar.  Apparently, someone had an artistic flair.  "I came by merely to hear more about you, Elvas'thrae.  Your life.  Your history.  Your purpose.  Your intentions in joining the House d'Szeossen.  I hope that our partnership would be mutually beneficial to the both of us and the House.  The Elderboy was a fool, barely passable as a wizard.  Much less the House mage.  No one will pass his mourning, least of all, me.  Instead, I want to determine your value to the House."<br/><br/>An approving smile was given.  "And already, I like what I see.  In addition to telling me all what I've mentioned, explain to me the purpose of this."  A finger was pointed to the simple, but well-constructed box sitting on triangular legs.  "I can deduce its purpose somewhat, but I'd like to hear what you had in mind with it."  Her smile turned more cruel.  "It seems sized to hold a person, doesn't it?  Though it doesn't seem to have a lock, so I gather it's incomplete."  Her next words were then directed at her requested honor guard for this meeting.  "What to you think, Ilmlim?  Do you have anyone in mind you'd like to place there?"<br/><br/>Her words almost seemed amused.  "A rival perhaps?  A foe?"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">OOC:  Lird'yl will be using Sense Motive: 20 url=/forums/dicebot.php?r=3222 to get a better feel for Elvas'thrae.  Like if he's outright lying on anything.  Or to see if he'll really speak about his ambitions so openly.  Just feeling him out to see if he's trustworthy or not.  </div></div>