Soren smiles at Seladin's reply, and looks toward the rest of the adventurers as they speak. His gaze lingers on those that are being quiet, and stops for a moment on Anarchy as if he notices something out of place. He seems to take most note of what Thoran and Aria say, though, and chuckles.<strong>"You are familiar to me?"</strong>He asks the elven sorceress before shaking his head, and then casting his gaze toward Thoran.<strong>"Yes, well I wasn't asking for commitment. I was more asking if you were willing to hear the request out. Though your forwardness serves you well. I see your reputation is well deserved, Torhan."</strong>He says with a chuckle, not one of sarcasm, more of one of amusement.<br/><br/>The High-Priest doesn't dally though, he continues on as he casts his gaze around at the entire party.<strong>"It's no secret even to an uninformed man that there are those who do not wish for this meeting to transpire. We seen a token of this shortly before you all were summoned. A relic specifically used to channel the blessing of the gods has been taken. They obviously weren't trying to be hide it either, as we found a crudely drawn note in it's place. It read "No aid will come to the unworthy, and so long as we hold your beacon, you shall be so"."</strong>He explains to the adventurers, his features still serious.<br/><br/>Soren seemed as if he was growing tired of being long winded, so with a final sigh, he continues.<strong>"Regardless, what I wish is for you to go fetch the item for me, and return it without damaging the relic."</strong>He says with a pointed tone, and then glances to Torhan again.<strong>"And if gold is what you are after, we have more then enough to make payment. What we have more of is divine trinkets, however. I'm sure you'll found such items more rewarding in your career, though I'm sure we can manage a bounty of coins for your services as well."</strong>He speaks knowingly.<br/><br/><strong>"I know the location the item is being kept, but that information will come if you accept the task. I don't need a second quarry to track after all."</strong>The high priest says softly, and sighs.<strong>"You can take up to a night to decide on it, but after that I'll assume you aren't interested. Note though, saying no won't mean that issue isn't soon to become your problem as well."</strong>The phrase was spoke as a warning, and he cast his gaze about yet again.<strong>"Any questions or initial responses before I go. I have much more to do."</strong><br/><hr/>ExisD, you notice from your spell that the party is decked out in magic items. They are listed on their CS's, so you can look at them if you wish. The only ones of strange note is the glowing ring around Anarchy's head, and the mixture of clothing and the holy symbol that adorns the high priest. The two on him are the most powerful aura's in the room.<br/><br/>Ryuka, roll a sense motive check for Seladin and Kit if you'd like.