I came to Bal Foyen to practice alchemy with my esteemed colleague Garas Orenim and, if I'm being honest, to get away from the stuffy attitudes of western academics. However, what I saw here shocked me. I'm wondering if I made the right decision, if the kind of reckless disregard displayed by Ethalvora is what passes for normal on the frontiers.

I came to Bal Foyen to get away from the stuffy attitudes of western academics. I'm wondering if I made the right decision, if the kind of reckless disregard displayed by Ethalvora is what passes for normal on the frontiers.

He and Garas are working closely together. But is he practicing alchemy, or gathering allies?

Well, he's here. Did I not sufficiently impress upon you the urgency of your duties? Did you drag your feet on your way to Kurhu? Obviously I cannot reward you for your tardiness. As for the meddler himself, he claims to be here solely for alchemical research. That remains to be seen. Now, if you don't mind, I have duties for you. Try not to bungle them as well.

That's over and done with.

Is it done, yet?

We're holding Adric Jerenise below. Go through the door, and then down the stairs and right, under the deck.

This ain't the time for jokes, %PCClass. Get me my thousand drakes and we'll talk about your little scheme.

That's convenient, because I've got Adric Jerenise here in Kurhu. I snatched him up as soon as I got word from the boss. Since you took care of my trifling matter so effectively, I thought you might want to give Jerenise the same treatment. You can do that, can't you?

That's convenient, because I've got Adric Jerenise here in Kurhu. I snatched him up as soon as I got word from the boss. But I don't trust you, %PCClass. You say you took care of my trifling matter, but a close friend of mine saw someone looking just like Sorus Dalvor, alive, in Narsis. I don't like untrustworthy folks knowing about Kurhu. So if you want to walk out of here alive, you need to prove that I can trust you. That you can do what needs doing. You need to kill Adric Jerenise.

That's convenient, because I've got Adric Jerenise here in Kurhu. I snatched him up as soon as I got word from the boss. But I don't trust you, %PCClass. You get squeamish, like with the trifling matter I asked you to take care of. I don't like untrustworthy folks knowing about Kurhu. So if you want to walk out of here alive, you need to prove that I can trust you. That you can do what needs doing. You need to kill Adric Jerenise.

I got the message. Did you bring the money?

You know how to do your duties. That's a good thing, %PCRank.

This is Jerenise's staff, is it? Well done taking care of that meddler. Here, I have a reward for you.

I await your delivery of Jerenise's Wizard's staff.

I don't know why Habattu asked for you specifically. What matters is that you get the payment to him as soon as possible. It's only a matter of time before Adric Jerenise passes near Kurhu. And don't forget to bring me back his Wizard's Staff!

I have no idea who Adric Jerenise is, but the Arch-Mage of Almalexia wouldn't have summoned him here unless she meant to challenge my authority. I have heard that Adric will be traveling overland. His route will take him west from Shadowgate Pass and Kragenmoor -- fortuitously close to our friends at Kurhu. I've informed Malmas Habattu, but he's requested payment upfront, and for you to deliver it. In exchange, he will give you Jerenise's Wizard's Staff. Bring it to me as proof of his... misfortune.