The Torc Turns in the Lock

Nagyolaszi 23 Byad, YT300

Olorin and Tolarr were keen to visit the craft guilds of Nagolaszi and Tolarr had it in mind to dispose of the item he had aquired in the barrow. They had been informed that the working of Opals and Goldsmithing were important to the town and that the diminutive folk of Sapadtkuszi and the Eol were prominent in these crafts so they set out along Lords Way towards the starngers quarter. When they reached Palestone Arcade they found the nearest Goldsmith. The owner, was
Goldsmith craft-master Hanveyd. As they entered the shop a Szekely warrior passed them who was leaving. He wore very distinctive northland armour and weapns and he took time to recommend the workmanship of Hanveyd and to display his new gold. Hanveyd said that his name was Sgurd Hafnersson and that he was a good customer.

Discussion about gold with this pair (and his recent sale) seemed to put Hanveyd in a good mood and he talked at length. Evetually Tolarr turned the coversation around to the Torc and cautiosly showed it to Hanveyd. After looking round his own shop Hanveyd lowered his voice and told them to take it to the 'Green Fairie' house nearby where they could arrange matters with Sgurd. It became clear that Hanveyd and Sgurd were part of one of the dark cults and that Hanveyd considered them to be fellow cultists.

They followed his directions to the Green Forrester inn. It was the very model of a low-life den of thieves and hostile stares followed them into the taproom until Sgurd spoke to them. When he saw the Torc he was anxious to take it from them, offering money (which they took) and an invitation to their next gathering in two days time. To get away alive Olorin and Tolarr played along. On their way back te two made a point of stopping for ale in another house to check for any pursuit but they still were back at the inn mid-afternoon.