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Gorm offers the party the opportunity to join him and the other faction leaders for dinner at the base camp. Over the course of a hearty meal (prepared by Gorm Greathammer himself), the party gets a chance to share their findings, impressing the leaders. The leaders thank you all and make it clear the work you have done will make it possible for more thorough explorations in the future.

“Well, sounds like you’ve learned a great deal and perhaps
there lies even more we can yet uncover! Maybe once things settle down in there, we can take another look. For now, you’ve done an excellent job and made a real contribution to our knowledge!“

Mission 3: Success!

Gorm listens intently, asking a few questions along the way. He jots down notes furiously as you talk.

"Amazing. That rat sounds like it was very like a minor fire elemental! Seeker, we must return to that library soon!"

The group is easily able to return to Gorm Greathammer, having gathered some research from the ruin before the elemental rat attack.

He looks around at the group, a little giddy to hear.

"Well, what did you find in that place?"

Gorm beams at the party in delight as the introductions come. He chuckles at certain points indicating appreciation for some of the parties more unique eccentricities.

“For a long time, we Pathfinders have suspected an Azlanti ruin was hidden in the Blackwood Swamp, but it was only recently that agents actually found it. My guess? Given how far we are from the remains of Azlant, this must have been a relatively minor outpost, or one built following Earthfall. Beyond that, I’m hoping the information you find sheds a bit more light on what the Azlanti were doing way out here in Taldor.”

”A recently-secured Azlanti ruin, you say?”, she asks. ”Sounds fascinating!”

[dice=Deception]1d20+5

lol I have no idea what Gorm's Perception DC is.

“I know, on paper it may sound like more of what you've been doing for us lately. But consider that every ruin uncovered is unique, despite originating from the same ancient society! It's not unlike the variety you observe in modern civilization now. I truly hope the Azlantis have some change to offer you!“

"Is there anything particular you expect that we might find or wish for us to bring back with us?"

“At this point I think you have the best idea of what you might find. Take notes. Drawings, rubbings, and such. Be respectful of the space otherwise. Most importantly, no information is worth your lives. Watch out for danger, never take undue risk, and when possible disarm hazards to make the place safer for those who will investigate after your initial delve.“

"How long do you expect us to be gone? If I recall, we did not fully explore the ruins before, so we do not know how deep or far they go. Have you mapped the extent of the area on the surface? Have other Pathfinders gone through the area to which you'll be sending us, and if so, what was their mission?"

“You are the first to explore this set of ruins. In fact your team comes highly recommended for first-dives! As for the duration, I don't expect you'll be late for dinner!“ he winks at the kashrishi.

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and now to dump the rest for posterity :)

Some of you might be wondering a little more about Gorm himself:

“Well, let’s just say that being third in line for the throne of the Sky Citadel of Kraggodan means I’m just royal enough to make my family anxious with my adventuring ways, but not so royal that they make a stink about it. I joined the Pathfinders at a young age and graduated from the Grand Lodge. I’ve traveled quite a bit and recently had some diplomatic luck with a peace treaty in Molthune.”

...or the Grand Archive:

“We’re less concerned with finding new sights and places than with piecing together the history of what came before. We do our damnedest to make sure that, once we uncover a secret or lost bit of lore, it isn’t lost again. Despite the Society’s impressive libraries and holdings, there are still an astonishing number of holes in what we know.”

The interior of the large, canvas tent is remarkably cool and dry, especially considering its location in a swamp. Several tables fill the interior, and various papers and small objects rest atop them, each carefully labeled.

“Oh good. You’re here,” calls a deep voice from one of the corners.

A male dwarf, his graying hair pulled back, beard and curled mustache carefully styled, stands up and approaches. He smiles broadly and extends his hand.

“I am Gorm. Gorm Greathammer, leader of the Grand Archive. Whom do I have the pleasure of meeting on this fine day?”

Go ahead and RP your introductions, but I am going to go ahead and include the next part.

Gorm smiles brightly.

“Those of us dedicated to the Grand Archive primarily concern ourselves with the pursuit and preservation of knowledge,” he says.

“While this takes us to unexplored locations and forces us to face great dangers, we’re typically not the thrill-seekers of the Pathfinder Society. That said,” he pauses and chuckles, “we do find ourselves in our fair share of hot water!”

“Since you should know what it’s like to work with the Grand Archive, I have a mission for you. Nearby lies an Azlanti ruin to which some of your fellow Pathfinders recently secured entrance. Your task is to head inside the ruins and gather as much information as possible.”

“One more thing. As important as information is, it is not as important as our agents’ lives. If you find yourselves in a situation where you need to leave, even if it means you don’t get all the information, don’t push your luck. Any questions?”

Questions! Ye olde Q&A!