Mercane meeting (Jaela; 84 days left)

[Corwin]

"Let's hear them, then, Enthuzal," Jaela says, sitting down opposite him.

[Anastasia]

Ever so slowly, Enthuzal takes out a wrapped scroll from his robes. "Read this first and sign it. It is a pact I wrote up myself that ensures that what you read and discuss here stays confidential. My client or clients wish to remain discreet."

[Corwin]

Jaela accepts the scroll and looks over the contract.

[Anastasia]

Have ranks in anything relevant?

[Corwin]

Profession: Writer at +31, Sense Motive at +15, any knowledge at +18

[Anastasia]

Roll Profession and Sense Motive.

[Corwin]

Taking ten for writing for 41, divine insight with taking ten for sense motive 40.

[Anastasia]

It's a fairly standard pact - you've seen them before. You can't spread information or tell others of what he's going to tell or show you here without permission. It's fairly well done and with no obvious loopholes.

[Corwin]

Since there aren't any hidden conditions, Jaela decides to confirm how the contract is being enforced on both sides.

[Corwin]

Checking with magic as well, of course.

[Anastasia]

A powerful magic that binds to both of you. Fairly standard contract geas, really.

[Corwin]

Jaela puts her signature to the contract, before sliding it over to the visiting mercane for his own signature to seal the deal.

[Anastasia]

Done and done. The contract glows brightly, the mercane sloooowly rolling it up and putting it away. Once done, "I presumed you were familiar with these sort of things, but are there any questions?"

[Corwin]

"Those can wait until you tell me what this whole thing is about."

[Anastasia]

"I come bearing a message from Fierna," The mercane begins, "Firstly, she wishes to inquire if you plan to challenge Bel directly, or if you will be content with a lesser goal?"