The man does not make any physical notes, but he does seem to catch everything. Twinrose, you say? A known alias for Shara ir'Salara, niece of Baldric ir’Salara, killed during the Assault on Aruldusk. Apparently she blamed the Lance Corporal. As for speaking with the dead... such magic is less foolproof than one would hope, especially against those with great enmity. Worry not, however; we will use all resources at our disposal to ensure this is the end of this matter, though I believe it is finished.
The unnamed man stands, then clasps hands with any who will do so. He calls over one of the Jorasco healers. See to it these receive top care. They are heroes of Breland, after all. If no one has any other questions for the man, he leaves.
Tended by the healers, the group recovers quickly. They do not see the Lord again, though they are told he is recuperating. ir'Haran functionaries provide the details on how to receive the special training they one as a result of their winnings, and at least one reporter from the Inquisitive attempts to get their story.
Later in the day, as the group lounges in the Jorasco healhall, Rikka turns to notice a small package. She did not notice anyone deliver it, but there it was. Inside was a small card, written in an unknown hand: Your services are recognized. Use these with our good will. There is no signature, only the sigil of a black lamp on the corner. Inside our five small tokens shaped in the sign of the Breland bear.
[You each gain (via the token) the Boon of Breland. It is a one use item that can be used to
- Gain 1 success on a skill challenge in Breland. Usually a social challenge, and must be one where the Crown's influence would sway the target.
- Minor diplomatic immunity: For non-felonies, the PC may be forgiven one transgression.
- The favor of Breland may also award 680gp.][sblock=History DC 15]The sigil on the card is the sign of the King's Dark Lanterns, the intelligence agency of Breland. They have significant contacts throughout the land. [sblock=History DC 21]It is possible, given what you have put together, that Lord ir'Haran might have been an agent with the Dark Laterns, and that the Assault of Aruldusk was a cover for one of their operations.[/sblock][/sblock]