Femi is ecstatic at the results, and his brief anger at being led a little as to what the true mission was fades. Love conquers all! he thinks brightly.
He's even pleased by Brasks success with the cup. He considers offering to mend it again, but decides that would take some of the power out of the moment.
"Cassius, you are a good man. Please let us know if we can help you further, and of course, we will call on you if it is needed for the greater good!" he smiles broadly.
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As Brask shatters the cup without a word, Cassius smiles, happy that his offer has been accepted.
"Five shards, five favors." He says, snapping his fingers for one of his slaves to pick up the shards. One of the halflings happily shuffles over and picks up the shards and wraps each one in a soft cloth before handing them back to one of the ravens.
"When you decide to cash in these favors, just hand me one of the shards, and tell me what you need. You could even send it with one of your magnificent silver ravens if you'd like, for now however, I'd ask that you leave Marquel and I to catch up. I don't meant to be rude, but I have been very worried about him, and would like some time alone." He smiles amicably as he ushers you toward the door.
It is late evening, and you've a couple days left before your teams will require further instruction. What would the Ravens like to pursue?
"Well, I don't think we've been directly implicated in this latest business but we should lie low just the same I think. We don't have much in the way of treasure, so no need to divvy anything as yet."
Myradil nods.
Kalem nods in agreement.
"Hopefully next week proves more financially helpful. Our coffers won't fill themselves unfortunately."
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The Ravens head back home and spend the next couple days lying low. It's a mostly uneventful few days, though at some point in the week Laria does find a small box, wrapped and placed in her office that she hadn't noticed earlier in the day. Inside is 2000 gold and a small card that simply says For your efforts. - The Rose of Kintargo In the same handwriting as the note Kalem found within the bouquet of flowers he received not so long ago.
There's also word from the Armigers that Octavio might finally be ready to divulge the information he had about a new hideout for his new allies.
Harley's boy arrives late in the evening at the end of the week holding a bag of coins that the merchants coalition had collected, Rexus reports that the orphans he's recruited have started scouting suitable abandoned buildings in the area to secure as temporary safehouses, and Laria brings a handful of citizens into the Ravens fold, barely making up for those that have let Thrunes influence scare them off.
Myradil muses outloud
"All this running around has made we realize we need a few more holes spread around town in case things go sideways. Either Octavio's lead or the urchins may have valuable leads..."
"I agree Myradil. We at least need a place to lay low on either side of that bridge so as to keep ourselves safe. We also need more supporters, or we'll never manage any expansion, and of course, we need the gold. I still plan to fund the Rebellion 100gp out of my pocket, once I have that much coin to rub together."
"Helping Octavio and Cassius was the right thing to do, but neither action has filled our coffers." he grins lopsidedly.
Alright so I've got orders for the Silver Raven group as a whole, but I'm not clear on the intentions of the party at the moment.
Femi gets a little stir crazy after a few days laying low and keeping very much to themselves. A few more days of this and I'll go crazy. he thinks to himself.
Over coffee with the group the next day, he suggests, "OK, I think the worst has blow over - or they're plotting. Either way, I figure we should do something or our followers will think we've wandered off." he chuckles.
"That said, I'm not sure what's a good thing to do. Are we strong enough to lash out at Thrune directly? I'm not sure we are. I think we're still a fairly small organization all things considered. We need to prove ourselves further, and gather more followers around us before we can take direct action I think."
He looks at the map of the city, "But I'm not sure what that should be. Anyone have any suggestions?" he looks with pleading eyes to the others for ideas.
Myradil, having enjoyed being out of immediate danger for a few days is surprised to see Femi getting so antsy.
Nevertheless he responds with an idea "Something to help make us more popular around town. Who knows when they day will come when our only chance for escape is some little old lady putting out her laundry. I'd much rather she have a favorable impression of us."
Myradil's idea is unfortunately nonspecific.
"That's a great idea! And we don't even need a plan."
"We should all ask around town to see what the people need during this time of crisis. I can ask around the pubs. Then when we know what folks need, we can find a way to supply it."
"I mean everyone loves cash of course, but we do have a ship captain more or less at our disposal. Perhaps he can obtain some goods that are scarce locally. Or maybe people need something prohibited by Thrune that we can obtain some other way and widely distribute."
"Surely there must be some unmet need out there that we can influence."
He nods to Myradil. "Great idea."
Myradil grins a bit, an idea having entered his head "What was it... mint that's illegal? I can barely keep track of all these proclamations..."
"Sounds like a plan," Kalem agrees.
"A rebellion is nothing without the support of its people, and we need to grow that support. I'll ask around the Devils Nursery to see how my people are doing. They're starting to get more work, so perhaps they've heard a few things.."