6/26/2019

Who is Moredryss Vrinn?

"We really need to know, what matron mother Anthiela is up to." I said to Cousin Riordan, when he returned to our H.Q. in Waterdeep. "... and you must try this! It's jhuild, the potent firewine of
the Rashemaar. I don't know, where they got it from. Rashemen is the most isolated and mysterious nation of the Unapproachable East."

Off course, this was some sort of a rhetorical question and I knew the answer: The pampered Traveler in the noble district of Waterdeep, was the location to be, if you are looking for excellent lodging and exquisite food and beverage. So it was quite clear, that, if anyone in Waterdeep could get jhuild, it would be Brathan Zilmer, the owner of The pampered Traveler who was also Guildmaster of The Fellowshoip of Innkeepers. It's not the cheapest accommodation in the city and and certainly not low profile, but it's close to the Yawning Portal. Even better, the rich and famous of Waterdeep automatically assume that you must be a VIP, if you can afford your stay here. This puts you on top of the invitation lists for every nobleman's party. It was indeed a great idea, to set up our mission's H.Q. here.

But I'm not the only bright mind in the Bloodstone Army.  Gareth Dragonsbane, holy knight of the Order of the Golden Cup and Baron of Bloodstone not only pays the bills for this mission, but he also sent Riordan Parnell, my cousin, to make sure that all the money spent turns into valuable information about the schemes of our enemies.

"I'm not sure matron mother Anthiela even knows about the recent developments." Riordan responded, before he tasted the firewine. "I have double checked this fact: Matron mother Anthiela was not in Neverwinter, when the new alliance was formed and she is has not returned from her trip to Menzoberranzan until now. The day before it happened, Anthiela talked to Fini'they and pointed out that there were really important issues to be resolved and those issues required her full and personal attention."

"Nothing new!" at this point of our coversation, my cup of jhuild was only half full or, if you like, already half empty, whereas Riordan had not even touched his. "But did you know that Rashemaar firewine sells for 15 gp or more (depending on where it is sold) per pint in such distant places as Amn, Waterdeep, and Cormyr?"

"No. Why is this relevant?" good cousin Riordan was so focused on House Vandree that he completely forgot to maintain our cover and play the role of rich and famous daredevils from Damara, seeking thrill and pleasure in Waterdeep. "But do you know that Moredryss Vrinn, a rank and file member of House Vandree, could easily be mistaken for matron mother Anthiela?"
Moredryss Vrinn
"So what?" my cup was empty. Riordan had not touched his and I had to put our mission first, so, with a slight of my hand, I swapped cups and drank it.

"Guild records prove, that Moredryss somehow acted as matron mother, kicked the subsidiaries, disbanded the alliance and signed the order to join the new alliance!" Riordan insisted. "Yesterday, she left the guild and joined the Dragonkights on invitation of Relonor Hun'ett!"
Moredryss at the Great Hall of the Thayan Convergence.
"We'll discuss this tomorrow." I was suddenly so tired, I had go to bed immediately. I barely made it to my room and fell into a deep sleep for 12 hours. Later, I woke up with a throbbing head, thick tongue, and a miserable desire to crawl under a rock.

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