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"A man will have another deliver your next meal. Do not hesitate to bring issues to my attention." Taqan left immediately.

"A man wouldn't know exactly. The Old Man selected them before I arrived," Taqan answered. He then added, "Besides the obvious infatuation issue, are there any other qualities you wish in a servant?"

@ Al: Taqan stands at your door holding the struggling Halfling servant by the arm. "Pardon a man's intrusion, but I beleive you were given the incorrect breakfast." Pushing the servant into the room, she turned around and gave Taqan a look that, if magic were involved, would have been lethal. He returned an equally dagger-like gaze. Covering and picking up the tray, the Halfling servant left in a huff.

Once she was gone, Taqan turned his attention to Aleister, "A man would like to know if you would perhaps want a different servant?"

"A man will have a tub brought to your room." He made his way from the throne room.

Taqan simply shrugged and responded, "A man is simply doing as he is asked. And the Old Man certainly knew things beyond what most knew. Will that be all Miss Eri?"

Taqan stood and turned about, "A man is no one, and the Old Man was.........hard to read. It's hard to tell what he knew or how he knew it. Also, it wasn't just lying around, I had to really search around."

Without a word or turning about, Taqan put down a book and slid it towards the pair. "A man found this in the Old Man's chamber. Strangely, it seems to be about nothing but Trolls."

After a bit of searching, the pair find Taqan in the throne room. In the center as a matter of fact, on the floor, in what appears to be a meditation position. Before you can speak, he simply says, "And what can a man do for Miss Eri and her companion?"

With a bow, Taqan replied, "A woman did inform a man, but a man believed she was fabricating a falsity to get out of her duties. But if you wish as such, then I will not interfere."

"She has not been performing her assigned duties. If not for the rules set down by the old man, I would have expelled her from this place long ago. You seem to have some influence, can you please speak to her," Taqan asked. His tone was slightly agitated.

"Your 'protege' awaits in your chambers," Taqan said, "Can a man speak frankly?"

"We'll worry about that when the time comes. For now, I do believe there is someone awaiting your return."

"As Miss Eri wishes," Taqan added with a bow.

"If trained to do so most likely. But Trolls do have intelligence and free will, so something to consider Miss Eri."

"A man would not presume to tell Miss Eri what to do. As for whether the pool will help, a man cannot say." A quick look at the finger and he continued, "A man is concerned as to where to keep a fully grown troll. The halls and rooms of this fortress will be cramped when at full size. Although," Taqan tapped his chin, "There may be a way to grant it a shorter stature, though research will be required. If you do not wish this, the a man suggests letting it roam the island when it's old enough to forage. It will be happier doing so."

Keeping his usual quiet even tone and neutral expression, Taqan added, "Miss Eri, the exact dietary needs for your pet will be easier to acquire if a man knows what said pet is," He looked at the finger, "A man has been around a long time and has seen many creatures that have appendages like the one you hold with the capability of regeneration. I do not wish you to lose your pet before it's potential could be reached."

"May a man inquire as to what kind of creature this 'pet' will be?"

Turning to the Skinwalker, he bowed and said, "A man is pleased to see you unharmed."

"A man believes that a discussion with the Spider Tribe Queen would further that desire."

With a bow, Taqan took you to the forge, where the Half-Orc was working on what looked like a helmet.

Upon his return, Taqan was there, "A man was beginning to worry. Is everything alright?"

"A man believes she has."

Al - You arrive to see Taqan awaiting, as usual, "Are a Halflings companions alright?"

Taqan politely bowed and said, "Gizon guztiak zerbitzatu behar dira." Stepping back, he turned and left.

Completely un-phased by her intimidating manner, Taqan simply responded in his usual even tone, "A man understands. And yes, the change will be permanent."

Holding the scroll out to Eri, "This is what a young woman asked for, a way for the Elf to see without pain in the sun." Once he handed the scroll over, he continued, "As to the history of this place, a man knows some. It was constructed by a an Orc of great prowess and strength. Many claimed she was touched by the gods themselves. From this fortress, she led many raids against the mainland and sunk many ships. Until the day she was assassinated and her horde destroyed itself from within."

After several minutes, Taqan appeared will some scroll in hand, "A young woman called?"

Taqan bowed his head, "A man will see what he can do."

His expression unchanged, Taqan simply replied in his usual even tone, "A man cannot alter the mask once it is made. To make another would require someone who no longer needs a face."

Taqan shook his head, "She is who she is, a mask does not change that."

Without hesitation, he said, "A man is doing as a girl asks. Your companions have not returned yet."

"Understood."

Reaching the Dining Hall, Taqan answered, "As a girl wishes."

"A man is unaware if they have returned," Taqan answered as he led them back.

Taqan responded, "Perhaps an Elf can give the crystal to a Smith and the mithril can be worked immediately. As to a sacrifice, a man believes one of the servants would be willing to wear it."

A few moments later, Taqan appear, "How may a man serve?" He asked with a bow.

A girl might find a man difficult to collar.

Taqan bowed and exited the room.

Taqan responded, "Nire andreak zapore azaleko bisonteaz gozatuko luke?"

"A man sees that you have brought someone back. Shall I prepare a room for her?"

Taqan thought for a moment, "A man does not recall any such instructions from the Old Man. However, I am aware enough of magical devices to at least offer a possible way. Perhaps one could hold the hand of another an it may allow the magic to bring both. As a man said, it is only a guess."

There was a slightly disapproving look from Taqan in Sasha's direction before he asked, "Is a man understanding that the young woman Eri may want to bring another back?"

"It has been about an hour," Taqan replied.

With a bow, Taqan replied, "Only as long as was necessary to do as instructed by the young woman. She instructed a man to inform her friends that she has headed to the mines with the crown."

For those to catch up: You find Taqan in the Dining Area, awaiting your arrival.

Taqan shrugged, "A man knows not. He only knows the three locations Firebird had marked at the start."

Eri finds Taqan in the main Dining Hall finishing his instruction to most of the servants. Turning around, he bowed to the young woman, "How may a man serve?"

"Is there anything else a man can do to serve?"

A barely clothed man then came into the Dining Hall carrying a tray of delectable food. Taqan stopped him with an upraised hand, took the tray and said, "Fetch Morbak." With a quick bow, the man did as he was bid. A few minutes later, the man returned with a burly Half-Orc. After giving the tray back, the man continued on his way.

Taqan turned to Gio, "This is Morbak, our forge worker."

Gio - You find Taqan in the dining hall, "How may a man serve?"