Call to Arms! --Into the Sixth House--

As has previously been noted (under "Other News"), the Survivors of the Tel have been engaged with the al Rashids, noble family of Gadeed, at work organizing some kind of joint expedition to the Great Spire of the Klackons and further investigation of the Sixth House within. Over the past few weeks, Torkol in particular has been making his way into the city of Gadeed, "armed" with a token from the House by means of which he is able to pass through the Gate and up to the Mother of Cities, and there involved in long meetings with Zendaya al Rashid, matriarch of that House.

Returning to Cothon after just such a sojourn--indeed to the tavern of Cothon-Under-Star--one Torkol of the Survivors, with a sly grin, calls over the others of his company present in the common room for a toast. And there, round a table, as stoups of ale are raised, he produces with a flourish the very hunter-seeker charter that was under negotiation with the noble House, signed and sealed by the matriarch herself. The document sets out the obligations of the Survivors and of the al Rashids to each other and in regard to the joint expedition, and the rights of each to any treasure obtained within the Sixth House.

It also guarantees the aid of the al Rashids, in the person of Zaida, niece of Zendaya, when the Survivors negotiate with the Attine Klackons in their attempt to gain entrance to the Sixth House. Master-alchemist Aljadd having yet to return from his own negotiations therein, it is uncertain just how the mix of interests will ultimately play out ...

Nevertheless, the expedition has been months in the planning, and the Survivors of the Tel are intent on continuing, especially with the assurance of the al Rashids that, "All can be worked through--favors are owed, if it comes to that." Therefore, placards are hung at the various taverns in town, calling for companions of adventuresome spirit:

Calling adventurers both brave and strong! The Survivors of the Tel, in association with House al Rashid, are setting forth to the Spire of the Attin Klakons in order to cleanse their Sixth House of a vile infestation.

The Sixth House has, for many months now, been infested, blocking access to their once great forges and libraries. Our expedition will be to systematically cleanse and clear the Sixth House of the infestation. While we do, we will collect what valuables we find in payment to be split amongst those adventurers brave enough to join us.

If interested, inquire with the Survivors of the Tel located in the wonderful Cothon-Under-Star.

As with the hunt for the Denyan akho, I (and the Survivors) are looking for about six characters altogether who wish to join the delve. I plan on running the expedition during the week ending 3/20. So up to the first six who respond to this call to adventure will be selected to join, and we'll work out scheduling for that week once those who are interested sign on.