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=======Sasha Stonefort, the Mayor's Daughter=======
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=====Locations=====
^  Area  ^  Spawns  ^
|[[area:aure_cliffs|Aure Cliffs]]|2|
|[[area:haywind|Haywind]]|3|
|[[area:the_green_coppice|The Green Coppice]]|1|
=====Dialogue=====

> (550) Sasha Stonefort: I could hear every word they told you, can you believe those two?! Ugh, my father is such a fool!((Requires phase 0 of [[quest:something_suspicious|Something Suspicious]]))

>> And you are?  -> (551)

> (551) Sasha Stonefort: I'm Sasha, the mayor's daughter. Look, there's clearly something sinister going on. I've been trying to tell my father we need to get to the bottom of it, but he prefers burying his head in the sand!

>>   -> (552)

> (552) Sasha Stonefort: Instead he'd rather listen to the advice of that rat of a merchant, Azzar. I do not like him... he strikes me as someone who's only interested in lining his own pockets. He's not even from our city, he doesn't have its best interests at heart!

>> Rewind a bit, what do you mean there's something sinister going on?  -> (553)

>> So why does Azzar have the ear of your father?  -> (559)

>> It's really not my business, I should get going.  -> (560)

> (553) Sasha Stonefort: Just think about it. A few bandits are always to be expected, but when several gangs unite into a horde, practically laying siege on our lands...? They just wouldn't do that on their own! Someone's been organizing them and we need to figure out who.

>> So then, I assume you have a plan?  -> (554)

>> It's really not my business, I should get going.  -> (560)

> (559) Sasha Stonefort: I think he's enticed my father with stories of wealth he's generated in faraway Vhosphoran Oases, and convinced him that the future prosperity of our city lies in the hands of men such as himself. I think my father's being naive and greedy... How do we even know there's any truth to the man's stories? I bet he's nothing but a swindler!

>> Rewind a bit, what do you mean there's something sinister going on?  -> (553)

>> It's really not my business, I should get going.  -> (560)

> (560) Sasha Stonefort: Typical! Nobody wants to take on any responsibility around here! I could make it worth your while, you know. Anyway, I'll be here if you change your mind.

>> Leave.  -> (0)

> (554) Sasha Stonefort: Oh, I've been engaged in some intrigue... *She giggles excitedly.* So, I was asking questions around the tavern and I met this guy Bren. Classic tough guy, a bit of thug really, and so intent on impressing me I think I managed to wrap him around my finger.

>>   -> (555)

> (555) Sasha Stonefort: Anyway, since he hangs out a lot with other lowlife types, I thought he might've heard something, or at least knows some guy who knows some guy. I set up a 'date' with him, but he wants to meet me alone at the old quarry. That's a rough place, even I know that... so I need someone like you to go in my place.

>> The old quarry?  -> (556)

>> Describe Bren a bit more, how would I recognize him?  -> (557)

>> Okay... but he's expecting you, what will I say to him?  -> (558)

> (556) Sasha Stonefort: I don't think anybody's actually mined anything out of it in... oh, I don't know, I'm not that old you know! Since then it's kind of become a shelter for rough types and those with nowhere else to go. You'll find it south, at the end of the city towards the mountain.

>> Describe Bren a bit more, how would I recognize him?  -> (557)

>> One last thing... he's expecting you, so what will I say to him?  -> (558)

> (557) Sasha Stonefort: He's a young guy, fairly handsome, very intense looking you know? Oh - he was wearing a distinct red cloak! I don't think there's anything to fear from him really, he's probably one of those guys who acts a bit tough on the outside, but has a heart of gold within!

>> What's the old quarry?  -> (556)

>> Uhhuh... he's expecting you, so what will I say to him?  -> (558)

> (558) Sasha Stonefort: Um, oh... I hadn't really thought that far. Hmm, well... Tell him that I hate it here and want to elope with him. But I'm really concerned about dangers on the road, I need to be assured he can keep me safe... so I need to know what he knows about the bandits in the area...?

>> Sounds flimsy, better hope he's not too bright... Updates [[quest:something_suspicious|Something Suspicious]] to phase 1. -> (0)

> (565) Sasha Stonefort: Oh, it's you again. Please tell me your curiosity got the better of you? I don't know who else to turn to, but somebody must do something about those bandits preying on our countryside!((Requires phase 0 of [[quest:something_suspicious|Something Suspicious]]))

>> Let's start from the beginning, remind who I'm talking to?  -> (551)

>> I don't think I should meddle...  -> (0)

> (570) Sasha Stonefort: I know it's a long shot, but somebody must know something. Even if it's not Bren, at the least he may be able to point us to someone who does.((Requires phase 1 of [[quest:something_suspicious|Something Suspicious]]))

>> Describe Bren a bit more, how will I recognize him?  -> (571)

>> Tell me about the old quarry, where I'm supposed to meet him?  -> (573)

>> About Azzar Kheyn, why does he have the ear of your father?  -> (574)

>> Leave.  -> (0)

> (571) Sasha Stonefort: He's a young guy, fairly handsome, very intense looking you know? Oh - he was wearing a distinct red cloak! I don't think there's anything to fear from him really, he's probably one of those guys who acts a bit tough on the outside, but has a heart of gold within!

>> Uhhuh... he's expecting you, what do I tell him?  -> (572)

>> Tell me about the old quarry, where I'm supposed to meet him?  -> (573)

>> About Azzar Kheyn, why does he have the ear of your father?  -> (574)

>> Uhhuh...  -> (0)

> (573) Sasha Stonefort: I don't think anybody's actually mined anything out of it in... oh, I don't know, I'm not that old you know! Since then it's kind of become a shelter for rough types and those with nowhere else to go. You'll find it south, at the end of the city towards the mountain.

>> Describe Bren a bit more, how will I recognize him?  -> (571)

>> About Azzar Kheyn, why does he have the ear of your father?  -> (574)

>> Right.  -> (0)

> (574) Sasha Stonefort: I think he's enticed my father with stories of wealth he's generated in faraway Vhosphoran Oases, and convinced him that the future prosperity of our city lies in the hands of men such as himself. I think my father's being naive and greedy... How do we even know there's any truth to the man's stories? I bet he's nothing but a swindler!

>> Describe Bren a bit more, how will I recognize him?  -> (571)

>> Tell me about the old quarry, where I'm supposed to meet him?  -> (573)

>> Right.  -> (0)

> (572) Sasha Stonefort: Well, umm... Tell him that I hate it here and want to elope with him. But I'm really concerned about dangers on the road, I need to be assured he can keep me safe... so I need to know what he knows about the bandits in the area...?

>> Tell me about the old quarry, where I'm supposed to meet him?  -> (573)

>> About Azzar Kheyn, why does he have the ear of your father?  -> (574)

>> Sounds flimsy, better hope he's not too bright...  -> (0)

> (600) Sasha Stonefort: You're back, have you been to the quarry then? What did Bren say?((Requires phase 3 of [[quest:something_suspicious|Something Suspicious]]))

>> Bren was disappointed you didn't show, as he was in fact hoping to kill you...  -> (601)

>> Leave.  -> (0)

>> Hold on, there was a letter he dropped...  -> (0)

> (601) Sasha Stonefort: Oh my! What... what happened? Were you able to learn anything? Who was he, or why did he want me dead?

>> I was forced to strike him down, but he was carrying this letter... *You hand over the shady letter.*  -> (602)

> (602) Sasha Stonefort: *Sasha's eyes scan over the letter multiple times, then she lets out a sharp gasp.*But do you know what this means? Whoever they are, they don't want me prodding around asking questions. It means I was right - there is a conspiracy!

>>   -> (603)

> (603) Sasha Stonefort: The letter is signed by a 'Lord Blackshield', do you know of such a man? During his meetings I've heard my father mention some bandit leaders by name... but never a Lord Blackshield... hmm...

>> The marauders have many leaders?  -> (604)

>> Any idea who would know?  -> (606)

> (604) Sasha Stonefort: Yes, I've heard mention of names such as Tyros the Horrifying, Evelyn the Bloodletter, Serrane the Executioner, Garvin the Deceitful, and some other smaller leaders. There's no doubt that the marauders attacking the countryside comprise of numerous different gangs. But there must be someone who brought them together in a unified goal!

>> You think this 'Lord Blackshield' could secretly be pulling the strings?  -> (605)

>> Any idea who would know?  -> (606)

> (606) Sasha Stonefort: Oh, I'm not sure... I don't really know about these things, and my one attempt at establishing an underworld contact did nothing but put me at risk of getting killed. We need help, but my father just won't listen...

>>   -> (607)

> (605) Sasha Stonefort: It's possible, but we need to find more information on who he is before we can be sure. And more importantly, I want to know why they're attacking our city!

>> The marauders have many leaders?  -> (604)

>> Any idea who would know?  -> (606)

> (607) Sasha Stonefort: But there is someone who has tried speaking sense to my father - the old veteran Zathe! He went off to investigate a disturbance within the cemeteries of Spruce Shade woods, I hope he's returned by now...

>> Ah yes, I may have run into him once already.  -> (608)

> (608) Sasha Stonefort: He's wise and experienced, and I've always shared his opinions about the bandit menace. When he comes back from assignments, he usually heads to the Singing Sparrow Tavern for a mug of ale, south within the city. Please look for him there and show him the letter - he must know what to do!

>> Very well. Updates [[quest:something_suspicious|Something Suspicious]] to phase 4. -> (0)

> (620) Sasha Stonefort: The old veteran Zathe has always been one to try and talk sense into my father. He's wise and experienced, and I've always shared his opinions about the bandit menace. He must know what to do about that letter, I only hope he's returned from his assignment in Spruce Shade Rest...((Requires phase 4 of [[quest:something_suspicious|Something Suspicious]]))

>> Where did you say I should look for him again?  -> (621)

>> What do you know about who the bandit leaders are?  -> (622)

>> What do you make of your father's friend, Azzar?  -> (624)

>> Did I leave the Shady Letter with you...?  -> (625)

>> Nevermind.  -> (0)

> (621) Sasha Stonefort: Whenever he makes it back from assignments, he has a habit of heading to the Singing Sparrow Tavern for a mug of ale, south within the city. Please look for him there and show him the letter - he must know what to do.

>> What do you know about who the bandit leaders are?  -> (622)

>> What do you make of your father's friend, Azzar?  -> (624)

>> Very well.  -> (0)

> (622) Sasha Stonefort: While listening in on my father's council, I've heard mention of names such as Tyros the Horrifying, Evelyn the Bloodletter, Serrane the Executioner, Garvin the Deceitful, and some other smaller leaders. There's no doubt that the marauders attacking the countryside comprise of numerous different gangs. But there must be someone who brought them together in a unified goal!

>> You think this 'Lord Blackshield' from the letter could secretly be pulling the strings?  -> (623)

>> What do you make of your father's friend, Azzar?  -> (624)

>> Where did you say I should look for Zathe again?  -> (621)

>> You may be right.  -> (0)

> (624) Sasha Stonefort: I don't trust him. I think he's enticed my father with stories of wealth he's generated in faraway Vhosphoran Oases, and convinced him that the future prosperity of our city lies in the hands of men such as himself. I think my father's being naive and greedy... How do we even know there's any truth to the man's stories? I bet he's nothing but a swindler!

>> What do you know about who the bandit leaders are?  -> (622)

>> Where did you say I should look for Zathe again?  -> (621)

>> I see.  -> (0)

> (625) Sasha Stonefort: Oh, yes! Here you are, please show it to Zathe. Hopefully he'll have returned from Spruce Shade's Rest by now. If so, you're likely to find him at the Singing Sparrow Tavern, south within the city.

>> I see. Gives 1 [[item:shady_letter|Shady Letter]]. -> (0)

> (623) Sasha Stonefort: It's possible, but we need to find more information on who he is before we can be sure. And more importantly, I want to know why they're attacking our city!

>> What do you make of your father's friend, Azzar?  -> (624)

>> Where did you say I should look for Zathe again?  -> (621)

>> Curious, indeed.  -> (0)

> (820) Sasha Stonefort: I'm not much use on the battlefield I'm afraid, so I'll be staying back here, maintaining the camp and treating to our wounded.((Requires phase 3 of [[quest:assault_on_the_bandit_fortress|Assault on the Bandit Fortress]]))

>> Stay safe.  -> (0)

> (865) Marzin Stonefort: *The fool of a mayor reads the letter and all color flees from his face. Soon, Sasha snatches the letter from his hands to read for herself, and gasps. The Mayor struggles for words:*Well, I... there must be some kind of a mistake, surely... Azzar will be able to explain the meaning of this, I have no doubt...((Requires phase 7 of [[quest:assault_on_the_bandit_fortress|Assault on the Bandit Fortress]]))

>>   -> (866)

> (866) Sasha Stonefort: Why, there's nothing to explain - the meaning of this letter is wholly unambiguous! Azzar Kheyn, you are a traitor and a conspirator against Haywind! The only thing we need to hear from you is why - why have you been doing this?! Your letter says you seek vengeance, but as far as I know, we have done nothing to slight you!

>>   -> (867)

> (867) Marzin Stonefort: Sasha, please, let's not be hasty... there must be a reasonable explanation to all of this... Azzar, please...?

>>   -> (868)

> (868) Azzar Kheyn: Oh, be silent, you fool! I tire of your incessant prattling! You were so easily manipulated, but for one spineless failure - you would not keep your daughter in check, no matter how many times I told you! If not for that, we would not even be here now!

>>   -> (869)

> (869) Zathe Vraine: So we see your true colors at last, Azzar! You have a lot to answer for... and you may do so from inside the dungeons we'll have prepared for you!

>>   -> (870)

> (870) Azzar Kheyn: A quaint notion, Zathe, my 'friend'. Of course, you would not speak with such confidence, had you any idea who you were really speaking to. But it matters not, soon you will learn.

>> I'm keen to hear, what vengeance were you seeking against Haywind?  -> (871)

>> You sought to extort a tribute, what was it for, Kheyn?  -> (872)

>> I've heard enough.  -> (873)

> (871) Azzar Kheyn: I do not have the patience to explain myself! My quarrel is with no individual alone. The city gave shelter to the Magi of Hydrobor and benefited greatly from it! I will be satisfied only when both the city and the magi have been reduced to rubble!

>> But the tribute you sought to extort, what was it for, Kheyn?  -> (872)

>> I've heard enough.  -> (873)

> (872) Azzar Kheyn: Why, for the greedy ogres of Amarien's Mountains, hahaha! I promised them such gold in exchange for loyalty, but now it seems I'll have to motivate them by other means. A minor setback in the grand scheme of things, I recently came upon just the tool I need...

>> But what vengeance were you seeking against Haywind?  -> (871)

>> Don't think you're leaving here as a free man, Kheyn.  -> (874)

> (873) Azzar Kheyn: As have I... Come then, little heroes, show me what you're worth! I thought you were eager to put me in chains, were you not?!

>>   -> (0)

> (874) Azzar Kheyn: Is that so...? Come then, little heroes, show me what you're worth! Come and put me in chains, like you're so eager to do!

>>   -> (0)

> (900) Sasha Stonefort: Father's in quite the shock... but on the upside, you exposed and awful traitor, AND I hear you took down the Bandit Lord Blackshield! The city really owes you! It's just, um... I don't really have the power to reward you properly. And my father doesn't seem to be in the right state of mind to discuss much of anything...((Requires phase 8 of [[quest:assault_on_the_bandit_fortress|Assault on the Bandit Fortress]]))

>> The Mayor's... not in his right mind?  -> (901)

>> Leave.  -> (0)

> (901) Sasha Stonefort: Uhm... I suppose not, but at least I hope it's not permanent. I mean... are you alright there, father?

>>   -> (902)

> (902) Mayor Stonefort: Um... oh...? Hummm...*The Mayor seems stuck in a state of stupor, he stares blankly into the distance without meeting your gaze.*

>>   -> (903)

> (903) Sasha Stonefort: Definitely not alright... I fear his political career is over, but that may be for the best. I just hope he'll regain most of himself in time.

>> Good luck, Sasha.  -> (0)

> (700) Sasha Stonefort: Hey, you're back - finally! Zathe brought me up to speed on all the roguery you've been up to. I hope it was worth it; ever since Jonne appeared, these two have mostly been trading insults. Maybe now that you're here, we can turn matters to something sensible.((Requires phase 8 of [[quest:prison_break|Prison Break]]))

>>   -> (701)

> (701) Sly Jonne: You mean to imply our conversation hasn't been sensible thus far? Why, Zathe and I have just been reminiscing about good old days. Nothing more than friendly misunderstandings between us, I'm sure.

>>   -> (702)

> (702) Zathe Vraine: No misunderstandings have been had. You're nothing but a scoundrel and there's no use pretending otherwise. We've gone through great trouble to have you here, perhaps it's time we raise discussion as to why.

>> Yes, let's cut to the matter at hand - what do you know of Lord Blackshield?  -> (703)

>> Everyone playing nice?  -> (717)

>> I'll come back later.  -> (0)

> (703) Sly Jonne: So you've finally come across his name, have you? The Mayor would never have the guts to oppose such a dangerous man, of course he wouldn't... you little heroes are acting on your own accord! The real question is, what can you offer me to turn against the Blackshield?

>>   -> (704)

> (717) Sasha Stonefort: You mean these two? They'll be fine, I think, just seems there's some history between them. The way I understand it, Zathe used to be pretty lenient with Jonne's schemes up until he caused some real harm. For Jonne, Zathe's sudden change of attitude might have come off as something of a betrayal though...

>> Let's cut to the matter at hand - what does Jonne know of Lord Blackshield?  -> (703)

>> I'll come back later.  -> (0)

> (704) Sasha Stonefort: Oh, I'll... ask father to reward you with lots of gold for your noble services! Um... just as soon as we've dealt with the bandits... I'm sure he'll see our side of things, once we've dealt a mortal blow to the bandit horde and all...

>>   -> (705)

> (705) Zathe Vraine: Hrrmph... As for myself, I can promise to do what I can to have your name cleared, your past misdeeds forgiven. But refuse us, and you better make sure I never see your face in this city again! Else I will return you straight back to where we found you, and leave you there to rot.

>>   -> (706)

> (706) Sly Jonne: Zathe, my dear friend, there really is no need to resort to such unpleasantries! I may just as well take you up on your offer, for I have no love for Lord Blackshield myself. Truth be told, I found him quite brutish and troublesome when he first showed up around these parts. The kind who gives us honest criminals a bad name, you understand?

>> So he's not from around here?  -> (707)

>> What do you think he's after?  -> (708)

>> Just another bandit lord as far as I'm concerned, all we need to know is where to find him.  -> (709)

> (707) Sly Jonne: I should think not. I've been running schemes... mean to say, 'trading' in Haywind for all my life, which is quite some while now. Blackshield appeared as though from thin air, with no other name or known past. He started recruiting anyone who'd join his grand campaign to squeeze Haywind dry...

>> But what is he after?  -> (708)

>> Regardless, what matters most is to find him and stop him.  -> (709)

> (708) Sly Jonne: Gold, I should presume? What else would men like him possibly want? Although the way he's going about it, attacking innocent townsfolk and crippling the city, it seems unusually malicious... But what do I know, perhaps he's the kind of man who wants to watch the world burn?

>> You implied he's not from around here?  -> (707)

>> Regardless, what matters most is to find him and stop him.  -> (709)

> (709) Sly Jonne: Sure, I can tell you where to find him... but getting to him will require more than I can offer. You see, there is a cave hidden within the Green Coppice northwest of the city - The Marauder's Underbelly - where unsavory men have often hidden from the reach of law. Lord Blackshield made it his home, and since his arrival, he's raised palisade fortifications all around it.

>>   -> (710)

> (710) Zathe Vraine: Yes, the bandit fortress... our scouts couldn't have missed it and I always found it curious. I suppose this ''Lord'' Blackshield wanted to make a castle for himself? In any case, if we mean to assault it, we'll need to gather allies. While the Mayor won't be of any help, there are others who might join our fight.

>>   -> (711)

> (711) Zathe Vraine: However, convincing them to join us may require some powers of persuasion, and... ahem... I'm not much of a diplomat - much more comfortable swinging a good sword - and Sasha is a little young and blue eyed for these things...

>> Whom should we try to recruit as allies?  -> (712)

>> Yes, that leaves me...  -> (716)

> (712) Zathe Vraine: To start with, Haywind's Deputies are honorable crime fighting men who also act with a high degree of autonomy. They alone won't be enough though... to fill our ranks, we could ask the mercenaries of the Mercoss Warrior Band. Finally, we could use some heavy firepower, and I have just the idea; the Hydrobor Magi aren't beholden to the mayor, and may be inclined to offer us aid.

>> Tell me more about Hydrobor Magi.  -> (713)

>> Who are the Deputies?  -> (714)

>> The mercenary band, can they be trusted?  -> (715)

>> Very well, I understand this task falls on me...  -> (716)

> (716) Zathe Vraine: Excellent! I'll write my contacts down for you on a note, don't hesitate to ask if you have further questions. In the meantime, while you're off on a recruitment mission, we'll see if Jonne can round up any of his old contacts to fight for the city.*Zathe hands you a note containing prospective allies and their locations.*

>> Very well. Gives 1 [[item:zathes_contacts|Zathe's Contacts]]. -> (0)

> (713) Zathe Vraine: Magi of the Hydrobor Academy have an enclave in the northeastern part of the city. They've already done a great service to our people by maintaining a favorable weather for our farmers through their magics. If you were to approach their emissary residing in the wizard's tower, I'm sure they could be persuaded to help us defend our city.

>> Who are the Deputies?  -> (714)

>> The mercenary band, can they be trusted?  -> (715)

>> Very well, I understand this task falls on me...  -> (716)

> (714) Zathe Vraine: I know Deputies Rieler and Ernsthart personally. They command the loyalty of a few good men and I have no doubts about them joining us, but they're already busy dealing with missions of their own. You'll find Rieler at the militia camp west of the city, while Ernsthart was last known to camp across the river, beyond the harbor to the northeast.

>> The mercenary band, can they be trusted?  -> (715)

>> Tell me more about Hydrobor Magi.  -> (713)

>> Very well, I understand this task falls on me...  -> (716)

> (715) Zathe Vraine: The mercenary band is lead by Rane Mercoss, who's camped in the mountain pass southwest of the city. He has no trouble fighting for any cause, including ours, so long as he's paid what he's owed. I only hope he will turn out to be reasonable with his demands, but that is something you must determine for yourself...

>> Tell me more about Hydrobor Magi.  -> (713)

>> Who are the Deputies?  -> (714)

>> Very well, I understand this task falls on me...  -> (716)

> (727) Sasha Stonefort: All this is making me quite excited, if I'm honest! I mean just look at us - renegade heroes, preparing to fight for a righteous cause in spite of my father's denials! Oh, I'm such a rebel, aren't I?!((Requires phase 1 of [[quest:assault_on_the_bandit_fortress|Assault on the Bandit Fortress]]))

>> I've attended to Zathe's contacts - they will join us in the assault.  -> (745)

>> Let's discuss the allies I'm meant to recruit for our fight.  -> (728)

>> Wanted to ask about Lord Blackshield and his bandit fortress.  -> (734)

>> Wondering what all of you will be up to while I'm off to do the hard work?  -> (738)

>> Could use another note on Zathe's contacts...  -> (741)

>> Leave.  -> (0)

> (745) Zathe Vraine: Wonderful news, that means we're finally ready to strike! I'll send word to our allies - we shall be gathering at a forward camp near the bandit fortress, in the woods to the northwest. Join us there when you're ready, and together we shall begin our assault!

>> Very good.  -> (0)

>> Hold on a moment, there's something else to discuss first...  -> (733)

> (728) Zathe Vraine: Lord Blackshield's bandits have fortified their base with palisades, we can't just walk up to them and expect to assault their camp by our lonesome. While we can't rely on the mayor providing us any official help either, that doesn't mean there aren't other worthy allies to be found in this city.

>>   -> (729)

> (734) Sly Jonne: Ah yes, the self-styled Bandit Lord. I certainly hold no love for Blackshield. Frankly, I found him quite brutish and troublesome when he first showed up around these parts. The kind who gives a bad name to us honest criminals, you know?

>> Where did the Bandit Lord come from?  -> (735)

>> What do you think the Bandit Lord's after?  -> (736)

>> What do you know about the Bandit Lord's fortress?  -> (737)

>> Nevermind, let's talk about something else...  -> (733)

> (738) Sly Jonne: There must still be honorable rogues left in this city, I'm sure I'm not the only one with a distaste for Lord Blackshield's kind. I'll seek out some of my old contacts, perhaps they may be convinced to bury a few arrows into Blackshield's horde, in exchange for adequate promises of gold, of course...

>>   -> (739)

> (741) Zathe Vraine: Certainly!*Zathe writes a note containing prospective allies and their locations, and hands it over to you.*

>> Thanks. Gives 1 [[item:zathes_contacts|Zathe's Contacts]]. -> (0)

> (733) Zathe Vraine: Whatever you need. We're allies in this, it's important we're all on the same page.

>> I've attended to your contacts - they will join us in the assault.  -> (745)

>> Let's discuss the allies I'm meant to recruit for our fight.  -> (728)

>> Wanted to ask about Lord Blackshield and his bandit fortress.  -> (734)

>> Wondering what all of you will be up to while I'm off to do the hard work?  -> (738)

>> Could use another note on Zathe's contacts...  -> (741)

>> Leave.  -> (0)

> (729) Zathe Vraine: To start with, Haywind's Deputies are honorable crime fighting men who also act with a high degree of autonomy. They alone won't be enough though... to fill our ranks, we could ask the mercenaries of the Mercoss Warrior Band. Finally, we could use some heavy firepower, and I have just the idea; the Hydrobor Magi aren't beholden to the mayor, and may be inclined to offer us aid.

>> Who are the Deputies?  -> (730)

>> The mercenary band, can they be trusted?  -> (731)

>> Tell me more about Hydrobor Magi.  -> (732)

>> There's something else on my mind...  -> (733)

> (735) Sly Jonne: Nobody quite knows, but he's certainly not from around here. I've been running schemes... ahem, 'trading' in Haywind for all my life, which is quite some while now. Blackshield appeared as though from thin air, with no other name or known past. He started recruiting anyone who'd join his grand campaign to squeeze Haywind dry...

>> What do you think the Bandit Lord's after?  -> (736)

>> What do you know about the Bandit Lord's fortress?  -> (737)

>> Nevermind, let's talk about something else...  -> (733)

> (736) Sly Jonne: Gold, I should presume? What else would men like him possibly want? Although the way he's going about it, attacking innocent townsfolk and crippling the city, it seems unusually malicious... But what do I know, perhaps he's the kind of man who wants to watch the world burn?

>> What do you know about the Bandit Lord's fortress?  -> (737)

>> Where did the Bandit Lord come from?  -> (735)

>> Nevermind, let's talk about something else...  -> (733)

> (737) Sly Jonne: There's a cave hidden within Green Coppice northwest of the city - The Marauder's Underbelly - where unsavory men have often hidden from the reach of law. Lord Blackshield made it his home, and since his arrival, he's raised palisade fortifications all around it. Turned it into his personal castle, I presume...

>> Where did the Bandit Lord come from?  -> (735)

>> What do you think the Bandit Lord's after?  -> (736)

>> Nevermind, let's talk about something else...  -> (733)

> (739) Zathe Vraine: Which means somebody needs to keep an eye on Jonne, to keep him out of trouble and to make sure he doesn't forget himself out there. A heavy burden to be sure, and one that must fall on my old shoulders.

>>   -> (740)

> (730) Zathe Vraine: I know Deputies Rieler and Ernsthart personally. They command the loyalty of a few good men and I have no doubts about them joining us, but they're already busy dealing with missions of their own. You'll find Rieler at the militia camp west of the city, while Ernsthart was last known to camp across the river, beyond the harbor to the northeast.

>> The mercenary band, can they be trusted?  -> (731)

>> Tell me more about Hydrobor Magi.  -> (732)

>> There's something else on my mind...  -> (733)

> (731) Zathe Vraine: The mercenary band is lead by Rane Mercoss, who's camped in the mountain pass southwest of the city. He has no trouble fighting for any cause, including ours, so long as he's paid what he's owed. I only hope he will turn out to be reasonable with his demands, but that is something you must determine for yourself...

>> Tell me more about Hydrobor Magi.  -> (732)

>> Who are the Deputies?  -> (730)

>> There's something else on my mind...  -> (733)

> (732) Zathe Vraine: Magi of the Hydrobor Academy have an enclave in the northeastern part of the city. They've already done a great service to our people by maintaining a favorable weather for our farmers through their magics. If you were to approach their emissary residing in the wizard's tower, I'm sure they could be persuaded to help us defend our city.

>> Who are the Deputies?  -> (730)

>> The mercenary band, can they be trusted?  -> (731)

>> There's something else on my mind...  -> (733)

> (740) Sasha Stonefort: Yes, and in turn I shall...! Hmm, well, I'm going to keep our spirits high of course! And these two will need somebody to make sure stay on amicable terms, that will be my job I think.

>> Let's discuss the allies I'm meant to recruit for our fight.  -> (728)

>> Wanted to ask about Lord Blackshield and his bandit fortress.  -> (734)

>> Could use another note on Zathe's contacts...  -> (741)

>> Leave.  -> (0)

> (600) Sasha Stonefort: You're back! Brianna's already told me so much about your adventure. You fought brutish ogres, apprehended Kheyn AND slaughtered a terrifying monster while doing it?! I can scarcely believe it!((Requires phase 8 of [[quest:the_hunt_for_azzar_kheyn|The Hunt for Azzar Kheyn]]))

>>   -> (601)

> (601) Sasha Stonefort: I'm very grateful. If you hadn't come along when you did, this city would surely have met its demise at Azzar Kheyn's hands... You're the Savior of Haywind!

>> How are things with your father?  -> (608)

>> You seem changed, from that young woman I first met.  -> (607)

>> What do you make of Haywind's future?  -> (612)

>> Wonderful, my work here is done.  -> (602)

> (608) Sasha Stonefort: I suppose he's doing well, all things considered... He has been very confused and lost since we had the thing with Azzar Kheyn.

>>   -> (609)

> (607) Sasha Stonefort: Well, I... suppose I have at that! Haven't we all, after the hardship we faced against Azzar's schemes? Besides, since I started dealing with the Councilors here on my father's behalf, I've had to make some adjustments to my wardrobe, so they see me as more than a little girl.

>> What do you make of Haywind's future?  -> (612)

>> How are things with your father?  -> (608)

>> It seems my work here is done.  -> (602)

>> I should leave you to it.  -> (0)

> (612) Sasha Stonefort: Well, it's true that recovery from the war with Azzar Kheyn's bandit army will take some time... Some people lost their homes, especially at the now ruined Baronsgreene Village, and straggling groups of bandits still roam our countryside...

>>   -> (613)

> (602) Sasha Stonefort: Wait, I haven't rewarded you yet! On behalf of my father, I bestow to you a grand sum of gold. The City cannot ever truly repay its debt to you, but may this gold serve as a gesture of our appreciation!

>>   -> (611)

> (609) Brianna Lightfeather: It's possible Azzar affected his mind through magic, similarly to how he had wrestled control of that Kreogu-beast in the mountains. It might also explain what made him a powerful recruited in Desrim Arthraime's army, in their war all those decades ago...

>>   -> (610)

> (613) Sasha Stonefort: But despite our recent tragedies, we mustn't lose sight of what attracted the evil of Kheyn in the first place - together, allied with the Magi of Hydrobor, our city has soared! And I believe it will continue to do so; I believe one day our city will be the jewel of north, rivaling the likes of the Great Cities of Mellor and Traire!

>> You seem changed, from that young woman I first met.  -> (607)

>> How are things with your father?  -> (608)

>> It seems my work here is done.  -> (602)

>> I should leave you to it.  -> (0)

> (611) Brianna Lightfeather: I have something for you too. When we apprehended Azzar Kheyn, we confiscated his personal spellbook. I can't think of anyone better to give it for safekeeping.

>>   -> (603)

> (610) Sasha Stonefort: In any case, while my father is still technically the Mayor, I've stepped up to handling most of his duties here. I quite enjoy it actually! Maybe I should be the future Mayor, if only I can win over the City Council...

>> You seem changed, from that young woman I first met.  -> (607)

>> What do you make of Haywind's future?  -> (612)

>> It seems my work here is done.  -> (602)

>> I should leave you to it.  -> (0)

> (603) Brianna Lightfeather: Although I will warn you, the book is a little lacking in its current state... You see, some of its pages appear to be missing... But I suppose someone like you might be able to still locate them.

>> What do you think happened to its pages?  -> (604)

>> Very well, thanks Brianna!  -> (606)

> (604) Brianna Lightfeather: Well, I always wondered how some of the barbarians serving under Kheyn were so adept at magic, as they would have had no formal training in it... I can only surmise that Azzar may have distributed pages from his spellbook among his followers.

>> If I were to look for them, I should start with the remaining barbarians in the mountains?  -> (605)

>> Very well, thanks Brianna!  -> (606)

> (606) Brianna Lightfeather: Any time! I'll remain here for the time being, if ever you feel the need to ask me about something. Good luck out there, friend!

>>  Completes [[quest:the_hunt_for_azzar_kheyn|The Hunt for Azzar Kheyn]] quest. -> (0)

> (605) Brianna Lightfeather: Remember those ambushers from whom you retrieved one of Azzar's spell orbs for me? If there are more of them left roaming the mountains, I would seek them out. The magi among them would be likely candidates for holding onto those pages.

>> Very well, thanks Brianna!  -> (606)

> (620) Sasha Stonefort: Savior of Haywind, you're always welcome here! Say, do you think I would make for a good mayor in the future...? If only I could convince the City Councilors to see me that way, they can be quite stubborn and set in their ways!((Requires completion [[quest:the_hunt_for_azzar_kheyn|The Hunt for Azzar Kheyn]]))

>> How are things with your father?  -> (608)

>> You seem changed, from that young woman I first met.  -> (607)

>> What do you make of Haywind's future?  -> (612)

>> Leave.  -> (0)
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