Editing Meamnar:Confusion in Calduran (section)

===In the Prison===

Read or paraphrase the following.

'''''Once the guard detail is gone and you are left with only the jailor and his four guardsmen, he approaches your cell.  "You are being held until your hearing," he says formally.  "I don't know when that will be, so don't ask.  The charges will be explained to you then.  In the meantime, you will be fed at regular intervals.  If you cause any trouble at all, then you will not be fed.  Do you have any questions?"'''''

The jailor has neither the power or inclination to do much for the party beyond extremely simple requests.  He will entertain a few of their questions, but will dismiss excessive queries with a wave of his hand, saying, "Enough."

True to his word, they will be fed meals as necessary, which will consist of water and slightly moldy bread - unless, of course, they do indeed cause any trouble.  At least two of the guards will be present at all times, while the jailor will shuffle through some paperwork for a couple of hours before leaving for the day (and taking the keys with him).

Sometime after midnight, read or paraphrase the following.

'''''A noise outside your cell alerts you, and you look to find the two guards on duty both slumped against the far wall, asleep at their posts.  An elderly gentleman suddenly materializes in front of your cell, beckoning you with his finger over his lips to be silent.  He is balding, yet has a full beard, his hair all pure white.  Dressed in a dark grey woolen robe, he stoops slightly over a smooth staff of some unknown material.'''''

'''''The man looks around the room, and then speaks softly to you.  "I wish to apologize on behalf of Lord Calduran," he says.  "The task at hand is dependent upon secrecy, and such was assured by your arrest."  He pauses for a moment, looking each of you over.  "My Lord would like to employ you all for a very brief assignment.  I am permitted to offer you each one hundred gold coins for your acceptance.  If you choose not to accept, my Lord will still give you ten gold coins apiece for your troubles, and as a sign of goodwill."'''''

'''''"The task is simple," he continues.  "There is a band of thieves operating within the town, and has been for some time.  Our attempts to disband them have so far proved futile.  We have learned, though, that they will be attempting something of significance in the coming days - both in risk and reward.  We wish for you to infiltrate the guild, learn of their plans, and report back to me.  My time here is short, as the spell affecting these guards will wear off soon.  What is your answer?"'''''

If the party declines, then Uncle Mortimer will obviously be upset but will respect their wishes.  They will be given their compensation and released in the morning, due to "lack of evidence".  In two days, Lord Calduran will be assassinated by the guild, and news of this will likely reach the party sooner or later.

If the party agrees, read or paraphrase the following.

'''''"We have arrested you not only to make this proposal in secret, but also to give them impression that you are not in league with Lord Calduran.  In the morning, we will be arresting two men who we believe to be enforcers for the guild.  This will leave them short-handed, and in need of people such as yourselves.  We will then release you, putting on a bit of a show that we had to do so under lack of evidence.  Your crime," he says, reaching into his pocket and retrieving an amulet, "was stealing this."  He hands it to one of you.  "It is worth about 500 gold coins.  We believe that Brind the Jeweler may be a fence for the group.  I suggest that you try taking it to him."  As he says this, one of the guards begins to stir in his sleep, attracting Uncle Mortimer's attention.  He turns back to you, gives you a curt nod, and slips out quietly.'''''