Scene 2: Meeting Syndra

Musharib were about to leave, but words of appreciation for the traditions of dwarvenfolk changes his mind. You don't know about Heart of Ubtao? You must see it. I will not spoil you the wonder, besides you would never believe me until you see it yourself.
In Chult we say better to see once than hear a thousand times.
He is not impressed with your map nevertheless and don't even look at it. He whispers like thinking aloud rather than talking to you: who knows maybe it is your artefact that keeps it there

Larsie, starting to feel the effects of the drink, has had enough and is ready to head back to Kaya's for the evening.

"So we can see the Heart of Ubtao from a great distance? You are making me curious Musharib!" Seeing that he won't get information to put on his map, he rolls it up and stows it. With a quieter voice "[f=color:darkturquoise bold]The artefact
"So, before we decide on employing you, can I summarize your skills so I won't forget? You're a native, so you know the land rather well. You're a warrior with a magical way to communicate with nature. You know of certain ancient sites and possible traps. Do you also know of plenty places we can seek shelter if the need arises? If I'm correct, our expedition will last longer that a few tenday's, so we will need safe spaces in the jungle so to speak. Also, apart from rations, what equipment could come in handy on the trip?"

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As Musharib is leaving, Yendil sees that Larsie is ready to leave the inn and he walks up to her. "Did you hear what Musharib muttered to himself? Your artefact could keep it there. What an ominous thing to say! What do you think he meant with that?"
Yendil turns inward for a second, pondering about what was said.
"Oh yeah you we're leaving, sorry Larsie. I'll stay for maybe just one more. I feel like I need to try a little bit harder before I can turn in"

Jungle is safe place if you know it like i do. Equipment depend in your party size, abilities, plans and most importantly - your budget. Guide job begins in Port Nyanzaru, not in the jungle he explain it is included in the cost one of the most important reasons you need to pay 30 day in advance: expedition preparation is a a whole process, not just a checklist of fulfill.

"That's reassuring Musharib! Thanks for your information. I'll share what you've told me with the others, and we'll find you if we'll pick your expertise." Yendil looks at Musharib, to check one last thing. With a quieter "Sorry, but your words did not fall on deaf ears. The artefact could keep it there. About the Heart of Ubtao I believe. What did you mean by that?"

After Musharib en Larsie left, Yendil walks up to the bar, orders two tej, and looks for the next person to give a drink to and ask a few things.

Musharib just waves a hand saing something like "don't take it into account. If that was artifact someone would have stolen it by now. Rather Ubtao will as people say."
He wouldn't go into more details though. Doesn't feel comfortable talking about this topic

"I'm not quite sure what he meant by that. A rather odd thing to mutter."

Hearing that Yendil is intending on staying for just one more drink, Larsie will stay as well.

"I guess I can stay for one more..."

Larsie manage to find a table with three adventurers who has already worked with Flaming Fist and their group are currently planning to visit Merzo ruins (Mezro was the largest civilized population center in Chult centuries ago), but the three at the table are unsure if that is a good idea. The city of Mezro was not destroyed during the Spellplague after all. Its ruins are an illusion. I heard a pale-skinned man whisper this to a dinosaur man with a big sword. The dinosaur man smelled like honeysuckle.
Through the conversation they decide not to go to the city because there is no loot to be found in an illusory city.

Yendil stand next to Larsie, and quietly says to her. "Illusions of ruins that elude a city not destroyed by the spellplague? Would that mean that someone wants to protect that city from outsiders? That would also mean that there is something of great value to be discovered. Maybe even our artifact itself, or a bit of knowledge about it?" Taking a look at his map, he adds "Merzo is at the mouth of the river Olung. We could combine that with what we heard about the captive royal heir? Probably should've asked Musharib about his experience on that side of the country..."

Yendil will recall details of Spellplague in the morning. From the further conversation he understand that Flaming Fist have been to the Mezro ruins several times but keep going there hoping to find something more. The talker believes that meaning of what pale-skinned man said is that the ruins are fake

Yendil turns to Larsie as he made a sudden realization "We should've asked Musharib about that Flaming Fist Charter! Ah well, we'll ask Syndra tomorrow like you said. I imagine that we should return to Kaya's, and see how the others have fared. Or do you have something else on your mind Larsie?"