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Location Temple of Abadar, Magnimar
You arrive individually after dark at the side entrance to the Temple of Abadar – Master of the First Vault, God of Cities, Wealth & Law – as requested.
The Magnimar Temple of Abadar is an elegant stone affair with flowing arches, wide halls, and massive steel doors that speak to the security of the inner reaches of the temple.
Earlier in the day you had received word through a local fixer of your acquaintance that the Prelate of Abadar wanted to speak with you about a mission, and that you would be paid for your time regardless of acceptance. But discretion and time are of utmost importance.
You are quickly ushered in the side entrance and seated in a spartan meeting room. Others, apparently fellow adventurers and mercenaries, also arrive.
Once six of you are gatherered, the door opens again, the Abadarian Prelate enters. She wears a finely wrought silver circlet and a rich gold ribbon ties back her hair. Despite her beauty, her face is frim as she seats herself at the head of the room’s plain wooden table.
“You have been chosen,” she begins, “for a matter of utmost importance. All of you possess abilities that could come in handy in the task set for you, but before I go farther, I must reiterate again that this matter must be held in the strictest confidence.”
“This matter requires the particular talents of… adventurers… such as yourselves, to infiltrate an enchanter’s stronghold and retrieve an artifact. You will be well paid for the risks inherent in this mission, and the Church will pay for any healing magic required once you have retrieved the artifact in question.”
“Some of you have somewhat, shall we say, checkered pasts. The favor of the Abadarian Church could go a long way to making such past indiscretions be forgotten where we have influence, such as here in Magnimar.”
“Before I continue, do any of you have qualms about such a mission? Discretion is important in this matter, and we would not look kindly on the words of this meeting being repeated by any who wish to not participate in the mission.”
She pauses for a moment and looks at your faces, then continues.