Excellent. Our leader will be pleased.
Your leader?
Talor Ravinard. It was his idea to put you through that test.
I knew there had to be a reason for so much stupidity.
Nay, you do not understand. There was nothing stupid about it. We had to be sure that the Giriza would not find out anything.
And? Were you successful?
Talor Ravinard wishes to see you personally. That says everything.
It does not say what was in the package.
A secure future for us - and a bait.
Bait?
We suspected that you might vanish with the documents. So we tested you - several times. As we have seen, 'twas not necessary. Now, if you would be so kind, please go to our leader in our Cathalon office. He will surely tell you everything - and mayhap what must be done too...
You do not look like any merchant I have met in my travels...
I used to study the history of ancient nations. The Association offered me this post after the former office burned down - in strange circumstances, I might add...
The history of ancient nations?
This is Ashos, you have to know the language and I do not necessarily mean only the words...
This city's seems to be in perpetual unrest.
'Tis hard to live with the enemy under the same roof, you know. The Temple of Yatholen should have been destroyed long ago - then we could've avoided any troubles...
What's so special about the temple?
They say that Yatholen is angry, but I think he is dead. All the gods are dead.
You surely jest?
Of course I jest! And tell no one I spoke thus - people here do not tolerate such jests!
Why did you give up science?
I never gave it up. If the war with the Orcs had not occured, I would have taken an expedition south. When I imagine all those ancient cities that await me, I fret to be on the road...
Aye, I know the feeling... tell me, how do you know there is anything there?
You should listen to the Orcs' stories.
They rarely speak to humans.
Did we ever really TRY to speak with them?
Eh...farewell. The lonely road calls me...
Travel with care!