Wreck of the Venerable Drake

In seeking to learn more about Salem and the Blood Fists, the Companions (Jericho, Nigel, Perrin, and Kimo) return to Lumineaux. Such information being both obscure and profane, they realize that Brother Denehan's ability to help is likely very limited. While the local bards may have ballads about one or both, such tales are known to be embellished and often out-of-date. The best remaining source is Lady Dara Sunglimmer, the principle and matriarch of the merchant House of Sunglimmer. While primarily dealers in luxury goods, the House is quietly known as one of the most well-connected information brokers in all of Crescent.

Upon arrival at the Guildhouse, the Companions were initially rebuffed by the punctilious appointment secretary. Despite the importance of their mission and their ecclesiastic rank, their lack of an appointment seemed an insurmountable obstacle. His frustration piqued, Kimo demonstrated the oft-mentioned unpredictable and unorthodox tendencies of monks-- with a jaunty grin, he spun the appointment book towards himself, snatched the quill from the secretary, and crossed off the next appointment, replacing it with "The Companions." Spinning the book around to face the stunned secretary, he pointed to the still-wet ink and said, "Well look at that! We DO have an appointment!" The flabbergasted secretary rocked back on his heels, babbling "You-- but-- the book-- you can't just, but-- you..." At that point the majordomo arrived, glanced at the book for the next appointment, and arched an eyebrow at the situation. Seeing the rank and demeanor of the Companions, he smoothly invited them back to the inner offices.