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The girl listens to Elena's explanation. She seems a little confused at what you say, but in the end concludes that what you meant was "yes".
"You need to give him a message. From the Hundredfingers. 'The Red Mantis is searching Eto for a scarred man.' I was going to deliver it myself, but that lady found me out. So I hid."
For the Sense Motive, she is not trying to deceive you.
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Mikhaere caws in undisguised glee when his target is finally ripped to pieces, and his eagle takes the opportunity to book it out of there before the tengu has a chance to get mad at him. Again.
But, ah, back to blissful silence. Mikhaere takes a seat somewhere nearby and pretends he's listening to the conversation. If the group seems to be making to leave, he follows, albeit in a somewhat delayed manner.
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Upon returning to the House of the White Ureas, Torch greets you with a slow clap. "My eyes tell me you have completed the tasks at hand. Tell me, how did you fare against the Lady at the Dancing Dunes? Any trouble with the customs agents upon returning from the well? How did you get the book into Lozar's possession? What message is this from the Hundredfingers? My eyes see much, but I relish first-hand accounts."
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Guilford looks at his fellows, his hearing finally having returned to normal.
"I must say that you were well served today, old chap. My own part in this venture was rather small, but I suppose I can share a tale or two. Perhaps my friends do not wish to boast, so I can extol their achievements on their behalf."
"The Lady at the Dancing Dunes was tricky, but Mikhaere here drew out her secret by the clever use of a frog. Seems the little critter was able to uncover the secret of the sands simply by getting put to sleep! As for the customs agents, my fellow wizard here simply became invisible and secreted the items past the guards whilst we were searched. A simple trick, when you think of it. But I should share the stage. Perhaps some of us would be better at telling your own stories..."
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Elena gives a slow nod to Torch.
"In reserve order;
From the Hundredfingers. 'The Red Mantis is searching Eto for a scarred man.'
We gave the book to Lozar and he accepted it without suspecting the true reason we wanted him to carry it.
We had no trouble with the customs agents upon returning from the well. It was like they didn't even see us bring back anything.
And against the Lady at the Dancing Dunes we fared well, as your wanted we got her to share what she knows. You can contact her at any time it pleases you.
Are you content with our execution of your tasks?
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Torch takes in the stories with good humour, not even batting an eyelash that the Red Mantis may well be searching for him. "Yes, yes indeed. Though I do love the panache your wizard friend put into his recollections. Here, these may serve you well."
One of his half-orc bodyguards brings forward with a bundle of large parchments. One is a map of Osirion, clearly marking Eto and an unnamed site to the north. The second map has a much smaller scale and marks the route between Eto and the mystery location. The last sheet has a charcoal drawing that depicts two large rock outcroppings connected by a smooth wall with a single gate. It is entitled “Seeker’s Folly” and signed “V.L.”
"Those will take you where you want to go. Deviate from the path only if you know what you’re doing. Otherwise, stick to the landmarks."
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"I'm sure you can, master dwarf."
He reclines in his tub as his smile fades from his lips.
"Normally this is where I would say ‘pleasure doing business with you.’
However," he adds with a pained expression, "I’m going to throw you something extra for free — just because I’m such a caring individual. You’re not the only ones who know about that site. I hear a group of foreigners set out from Totra not too long ago and are after the same prize. Sounds like there’s no time to waste."