That matter's settled. Let us look forward, not back, stranger.

I trust you to make the right decision, stranger.

That's quite disappointing. Nevertheless, you know my terms, stranger. If you change your mind and resolve the standoff peacefully, I'll be right here.

Splendid, stranger. I knew that you were a sensible woman. All that remains to be done is to finish your transaction with sera Drethos.

Splendid, stranger. I knew that you were a sensible man. All that remains to be done is to finish your transaction with sera Drethos.

I'll leave the blade to you, and I'll even throw in a couple of other interesting items to sweeten the pot. I only have two conditions. First, you have to promise me that you'll bring me other exotic weapons for my collection. You'll be fairly compensated, of course. The second condition is that by the end of our deal, sera Drethos remains unharmed, no matter how much money it will cost you. I detest needless violence, and I refuse to trade in blood. Now, do we have ourselves a deal, stranger?

Is that so? Now that isn't any good for business, stranger. I've dealt with these zealots in the past, and let me tell you: seeing a ghost clad in glass cutting through rooms full of tough men like it's no sweat makes your blood freeze in your veins. I have no intention of ending up on the wrong side of their blades. Let's make a deal instead. You could say I'm somewhat of a weapons collector, and an Armiger's weapon would do nicely in my collection, but I'm not suicidal.

Now, three things are abundantly clear. First of all, our mutual... friend... is an idiot who doesn't understand that he's lucked into possession of an item that's more valuable than anything a man of his low stature could ever hope to have. This works to the advantage of us both, obviously. Second, it's also apparent that he's acquired the blade through less than savory means. And last but not least -- judging by your interest, you seem to know the whole story, stranger. Care to share it with me?

How curious. What drives you, I wonder?

My initial offer was perfectly respectable, but no matter. If that's what it takes, I can offer a bigger sum.

A prized glass sword, soon to be mine.

Yeah, what about it? It's yours. No refunds.

Hurry up. I ain't gonna wait all day.

Are you kidding me? Get me the money, outlander. I don't care how.

Alright, the blade is yours. Enjoy. I'll be sure to enjoy all of this money.

Seems that the Breton has pulled out of the race. Eh, his loss. The final price is %TR_m3_q_AT_Armiger_Bid gold. Take it or leave it.

Lazare's waiting for you.

What? Whatever you guys wanna talk about, just make it quick.

Oh, I like that! What do you think about that, huh?

[Lazare Pajaud shakes his head and gestures at you. It seems that he wants to discuss something with you.]

[Without hesitation, Lazare Pajaud offers to raise his bid by 500 gold.]

Sounds good to me. Breton, did you hear that? What do you say?

Sounds good to me. Breton, did you hear that? What do you say?

Sounds good to me. Breton, did you hear that? What do you say?

Alright, but don't take too long. I've still got one other eager buyer.

The current price is %TR_m3_q_AT_Armiger_Bid gold. How much do you offer?

Looks like we've got a competition on our hands! This is going even better than I hoped. Alright, you've heard the man, outlander. What do you say? You're still in?

[Lazare Pajaud visibly frowns, but quickly regains his composure and offers to raise the bid by 500 gold.]

Sounds good to me. Breton, did you hear that? What do you say?

Sounds good to me. Breton, did you hear that? What do you say?

Sounds good to me. Breton, did you hear that? What do you say?

Uh, sounds good? Not gonna say no to more money. No clue why you're both so interested in such a useless blade, but there's always a greater fool, I guess. How much do you offer?

Happy to oblige. Hey, Breton! Let's teach this fool a lesson!

What's that? Never heard of 'em. Is that supposed to mean something?

Get this -- whole 500 drakes. Ain't ever seen that much money at once!

Don't bother me if you've got nothing to say.

Yeah, that's my sword now. A fancy blade, but I'm not really into this dinky glass stuff. It seems too fragile. So I'm just gonna sell it to Pajaud over there. I'll be so loaded, you can't imagine.

Yes, I presented the stolen blade to sera Daren in person. The poor thing; she was in such shock that she forgot to properly thank me. But no matter -- a job well done is its own reward, don't you think?

Thank you for the report, %PCRank. My men are on the case. We can't leave our Armiger friend hanging, now can we?

Thank you for the report, citizen. My men are on the case. We can't leave our Armiger friend hanging, now can we?

How intriguing! Did the high and mighty Armiger make an error in judgment? How could it be? But not to worry, %PCRank. My men are the best Aanthirin has to offer. We'll find the thief in no time. We handle dozens of cases like this every day. Tell you what -- I'll even personally make sure that sera Daren gets her prized blade back safe and sound. I'm sure she'll appreciate the... concern. Brilliant work, %PCRank. Here, have a little reward.

How intriguing! Did the high and mighty Armiger make an error in judgment? How could it be? But not to worry, citizen. My men are the best Aanthirin has to offer. We'll find the thief in no time. We handle dozens of cases like this every day. Tell you what -- I'll even personally make sure that sera Daren gets her prized blade back safe and sound. I'm sure she'll appreciate the... concern. Brilliant work, citizen. Here, have a little reward.

For some reason, I don't quite believe you. Either come up with a better lie or, ideally, tell me the truth. I'll be waiting right here.

I'll pretend that this is the first time we're having this conversation, so I'll ask: whose blade was it, exactly?

Hmm, a stolen prized glass sword, you say? Now, that's quite interesting. There aren't that many people in Almas Thirr who would have access to weapons like this, are there? If I'm to send my men to investigate, I need some more details. Like, let's say, who the owner of the stolen sword is.

The trade in glass armor and weapons is highly regulated and monitored. If you have any pertinent information, please report it to Commander Lythandas. He's in the back.

The trade in glass armor and weapons is highly regulated and monitored. If you have any pertinent information, please report it to Commander Lythandas at the Office of the Watch. You can find it on the upper floor of the Waistworks.

The trade in glass armor and weapons is highly regulated and monitored. If you have any pertinent information, please report it to Commander Lythandas at the Office of the Watch. You can find it on the upper floor of the Waistworks.

Get this thing out of my shop, or I'll call the Ordinators. No, I don't care how you got it. Tell that undoubtedly gripping story to anyone else.

I told you all I knew. Why are you still wasting your time with me? I'm sure that Lazare and Brelan are about to make a deal any second now. Time's running out.

I don't have anything to hide, so if it gets you off my back, I'll tell you. I recommended that he get in touch with Lazare Pajaud. He's a Breton, uh, "merchant" and he doesn't have the scruples that I do. If you're fast enough, you'll find Lazare and Brelan at Maar-Bani Crossing, on the banks of Lake Andaram south of here. Ralis Nalor at the docks takes passengers there on his waterstrider.

I knew this was coming. Yeah, Brelan tried to sell it to me. Do you think I'm stupid? I don't just buy everything that people throw on my counter. Glass weapons are a hot enough article already, and it was obvious that fool stole the sword from someone important. If I bought it, the Ordinators would be all over my shop. But... I'll admit that Brelan didn't leave my shop empty-handed.

I knew this was coming. Ever since that s'wit Brelan Drethos walked in with the sword in his hands and a smirk on his face, I've been expecting trouble. Glass weapons are a hot enough article already, and it was obvious that fool stole the sword from someone important. I didn't buy it, though. I'm not stupid. But... I'll admit that Brelan didn't leave my shop empty-handed.

I don't know what you're talking about. If you aren't here to buy or sell, you can kindly leave my store.

I pray that you'll find what you're looking for, but I can't help you any further. I don't want to become involved any more than I already am.

Please don't waste any more of my time. Thank you.

On that fateful night, I mustered enough courage to follow him. I didn't see a glimpse of the sword, but I saw him enter the pawnbroker shop at the western market. Samsi Adranibaal is the pawnbroker's name, I think. Brelan left quite quickly, and he seemed agitated. I feared for my life, so I hid and ran away. I don't know where he went next. I'm sorry. I hope this helps, but please don't tell anyone else that it was me who saw him.

Unfortunately, one of my fellow pilgrims noticed it as well. His name was Brelan Drethos. He disappeared the same day that Falora Daren left the hostel. I've noticed that he used to leave his bed late at night, doing Almsivi knows what. It didn't cross my mind at the time to report him, but now I can only assume that he was a thief under the guise of an honest pilgrim.

But %PCRank... alright, I suppose there's no way I'm getting out of this. I admit, I might know something. I'm not blind -- of course I noticed that an Armiger is staying at the hostel.

Alright, I suppose there's no way I'm getting out of this. I admit, I might know something. I'm not blind -- of course I noticed that an Armiger is staying at the hostel.

Damn slip of the tongue... Regardless, I'm under no obligation to tell anyone that I don't trust anything. Go away before I call the guards.

Um, well, why would I know anything about that? I didn't even know that a Buyoant Armiger visited the hostel. Now, please leave me to my prayers.

You're saying that a glass sword was stolen here? That's terrible. I pray that you'll find the transgressor that has abused our hospitality in this way.

I wish I could help you, but I just got here.

Can't say I've noticed anything suspicious, sorry.

Thanks again. I don't know what I would have done without your help.

I don't know what you're playing at, but I don't appreciate it, %PCName.

That's really it! Oh, you don't know how happy that makes me. Thank you, %PCName. I don't have much to offer you in return, but I can teach you one of the spells favored by our order. May it serve you well on your travels. I'll be continuing my pilgrimage and heading for Almalexia soon, but I'll stay in the temple for a while if you need anything else.

That's really it! Oh, you don't know how happy that makes me. Thank you, %PCName. I'll cover your expenses, of course, but I'll also teach you one of the spells favored by our order. May it serve you well on your travels. I'll be continuing my pilgrimage and heading for Almalexia soon, but I'll stay in the temple for a while if you need anything else.

You've found the sword? Lord Vivec be praised! Give it to me so I can check if it is in fact my sword.

You've got a name? That's a start. If we can find this Brelan Drethos thug, I'm sure getting the sword back won't be difficult.

Please go to the Hostel of the Crossing and ask some of the other pilgrims. It's a large building on the north side of the canton, looking over the river. They might have noticed something.

Unfortunately, your well wishes won't help me find the sword. But thank you nonetheless.

You would? That would be much appreciated. As I said, I was staying at the Hostel of the Crossing when it was stolen, so you should ask there first. The Hostel is a large building on the north side of the canton's exterior. Hopefully the guests will be more forthcoming with you than they were with me. And one more thing: don't speak a word of this to the Ordinators. I couldn't deal with their snide remarks if they learned of this embarrassing accident.

Yes, my enchanted glass shortsword. It's been mine since I became a Buoyant Armiger, and it's served me well. I simply can't continue my pilgrimage or go back to my order without it. I've tried to find the thief on my own, but the pilgrims at the Hostel were too frightened to talk to me. Sometimes a reputation can be a burden. I can't ask the Ordinators for help, either: they would never let me live it down. I don't know what to do.

Do I look like I carry glass weapons? Feldil Vulunith, for all his high and arrogant ways, doesn't work with them either. The only vendor who might trade in them here in Almas Thirr is the pawnbroker, Samsi Adranibaal. She has a store just up the street, in the shadow of the canton.

If you want to talk weapons, talk to my husband. I don't engage in such topics. Haven't you heard it said, "the quill is mightier than the quarrel"?

I don't work with glass. It's challenging and expensive. The only person who might stock such weapons is Samsi Adranibaal, the pawnbroker, though even she should have more sense than to trade in such exotic arms.

You're in luck. Lazare Pajaud, the weapons dealer, is passing through. You'll find him behind the tradehouse.

You're looking for a glass sword? Jalor Indo sells weapons from his stall on the market street, but %Name doubts he works with glass. Feldil Vulunith, on the other hand, is a fine smith. He has a shopfront on the western plaza, downstream side. This one suggests you start there.

You're looking for a glass sword? Jalor Indo sells weapons from his stall on the market street, but I doubt he's working with glass. Feldil Vulunith, on the other hand, is a fine smith. He's got a shopfront on the western plaza, downstream side. I'd start by asking there.