[Regin Hardhammer]

Marreth paced impatiently back and forth in his cabin. He had been waiting all morning to hear some news back from those who'd been sent out to spy on the Elven vessel. Already it was noon, and no one had returned. He was beginning to wonder if he should go on his own and try to find something out, when there was a knock on the cabin door. He opened the door and saw the two Lossoth, Nilak and Tarn, standing in front of him. They were talking very quickly.

Within a few moments the whole story was out: how Hilde was being dragged away to prison, and also Igal's promise to place them in charge of the warehouse when the supplies were shipped to the Elves just two days from now. Marreth responded warmly, "You've done well. A shipment of large barrels in two days is more than I could have hoped for. We will speak more on that later, but right now we have no time. There's another job that needs doing."

Marreth ran up on deck and sounded the alarm bell, which was a signal for his best men to gather fully armed within his cabin. He returned to his quarters, sat down at the table, and explained, "Hilde the Lossoth has been a good friend to us. She has been seized by the Elves and is being dragged off to prison. Let us go now and seize her back. Who is with me in this?"

A considerable cheer went up and several men surged forward. As Marreth began to stand up, he saw Jynne off scowling to the side and nodded towards him that he should speak.....