The seeds had been placed. Now they needed time to grow. Lord Rune cleared his throat. "I know of two possible ways to... remedy the situation. For those interested in joining, we will be leaving inthe morning." As he spoke, the sound of rolling thunder emphasised his words. "You are all welcome to take rooms here tonight. Eat, drink, enjoy the company." He lifted his glass in a toast.<br/><br/>He found himself looking for the dancer he had hired earlier. She was an exotic beauty and he was looking forward to her performance. "I have arranged for some entertainment this evening. I hope that everyone enjoys." He beckoned for the dusky skinned woman to enter the room.<br/><br/>As he did so, a dull crash sounded from somewhere in the mansion. He frowned slightly at the noise. After pausing a moment, he stood. "If you excuse me, I have some business I need to attend to." Although he remained calm, there was a sense of urgency about his manner.