Session 1: Make contact with Bhjurba's Den

After a long series of stairs and complicated locks, Gonzo leads the party to the Bhjurba’s room at the top. Magnus and Leilara manage to sprint and make it back to the party before Gonzo notices anyone missing. Leilara is a bit out of breath, but Magnus seems fine. Gonzo says a few words to the servant who opened the final door, then steps to the side to let the party though. He gives the party a wink and a chuckle before heading back downstairs to, presumably, the guard barracks to get some sleep. The servant bows deeply and announces the party before you enter.

"My lord, the party of mercenaries that fought through hordes of rebel slaves to assist us have arrrived."

The room looks as you expect for the leader of a slave trading guild. Tall windows give a good view of the surrounding lands, the stone walls emphasize power and safety, and there's even a room with plenty of pillows for guests to entertain themselves with the salve's "services".

A dwarf looking out the window in the direction of the main gate turns around to face the group. His hands remand folded behind his back as he speaks, but you sense that there is a lake of boiling rage behind his expression.



"Well met. As you can see, managing a business in this wasteland carries some risks. You want to earn some coin? Then work for me. I'll have plenty for you once we end this."

Bhjurba responds and motions towards a map that has been laid out on a large table. He makes a hand gesture and a servant starts filling glasses with wine.

"It depends on who's will breaks first. I've got food and safety behind my walls, those rebels have nothing. As soon as bandits and monsters start moving in looking for scraps, they'll be begging for my leadership again."

He offers the drinks to the party, while taking a long gulp out of one himself.

"I'll kill the ring leaders, and their kids, and their families. It'll send a message to the rest. You have a business offer from your Lady? What do you have to offer?"

The party earns 150 XP for meeting Bhjurba!

He seems pretty confident, and doesn't seem to be the type to joke around. However, you can the revolt has taken a toll on him, there's something he's hiding.

"We should have enough food. If this goes on for an extended time and worst comes to worst, well... we will start with the rats. Before I tell you anymore, I need to know what kind of deal you want. Keep in mind, it might take a week or two to get this place fully operational again."

He crosses his arms and taps his finger while he waits for a response. Yep, he's definitely worried about something.

Bhjurba takes another deep drink while the party mutters among themselves.

Bhjurba notices that Yrsa attempted to hide the broken seal, but still seems to be fine with the deal laid out by Tsira.

"A fair deal, but you don't fool me, pirate. I know your type well, did you open the letter because you wanted to betray your owner, Lady Tsira?"

He gives a slight shrug, places his drink down, and signals a guard near the door.

"Send a runner, these adventurers are not to leave the gates until you receive my order."

Turning back to the party, he continues.

"You've proven yourself untrustworthy, so I want to be reassured of your abilities. I am confident I can supply your owner with the supplies she requires once this revolt is over. However, I first want you to find one of my subordinates who has gone... astray. Refusal would mean the deal is off, and there's plenty of room in the dungeon."

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Leilara, you get the feeling that something that was following you just entered the room. When you turn to look there's nothing there but a flickering torch.