"Willing is best." Selora agreed. "But we'll adjust as need be."
She knew nothing of the other elf aside from she was a new Warden. It should be interesting, at least. Hopefully her companion could avoid being sold into slavery but Selora suspected the Warden could handle herself. As for her own part, Selora wasn't opposed to using force if any of Tevinter's highway robbers attempted something foolish. The issue was more likely to be another Magister's spies or assassins. Red Lyrium would be quite a prize and some foolish, ambitious mage would not doubt be willing to destroy half the country for a leg up. The eternal problem of the Imperium.
"No offense taken either. I'm well aware the lack of general wisdom some of my compatriots have shown in the past." Selora smiled. "I'll send word to my patron as well. The Wardens there may be of use, as may my master. Regardless, we'll learn what we can."
She looked to Janella.
"Shall we depart at dawn?"
She knew nothing of the other elf aside from she was a new Warden. It should be interesting, at least. Hopefully her companion could avoid being sold into slavery but Selora suspected the Warden could handle herself. As for her own part, Selora wasn't opposed to using force if any of Tevinter's highway robbers attempted something foolish. The issue was more likely to be another Magister's spies or assassins. Red Lyrium would be quite a prize and some foolish, ambitious mage would not doubt be willing to destroy half the country for a leg up. The eternal problem of the Imperium.
"No offense taken either. I'm well aware the lack of general wisdom some of my compatriots have shown in the past." Selora smiled. "I'll send word to my patron as well. The Wardens there may be of use, as may my master. Regardless, we'll learn what we can."
She looked to Janella.
"Shall we depart at dawn?"
Janella knew the trip would carry enough challenges without an unwilling helper, but she liked trying to squeeze information out of reluctant people. She figured there would be opportunity for a fight and some fun somewhere along the way. Taking the Red Lyrium with them was off-putting to Janella. She considered it too volatile of a substance, and too sought after. The former assassin did know that it might help with persuading someone, and didn't protest. "We'll be sure to keep it hidden," she nodded, she planned on doing so for her own good as much as anything.
When the other elf asked if they would depart at dawn, Janella grunted. "I hate that time of day. But yes, I'll be ready," she said. "I should depart and get some things together, and some rest, before then."
When the other elf asked if they would depart at dawn, Janella grunted. "I hate that time of day. But yes, I'll be ready," she said. "I should depart and get some things together, and some rest, before then."
Windell nodded his head. "I'll get the documents ready for you, and a few other things."
Janella would have a fresh set of armour delivered to her room. It was one of the better sets around for sure, with the Grey Warden's insignia featured prominently so no one would mistake her for what she was.
In the morning though, rather than Windell, it would be Roderick who'd greet them personally before they departed. He'd pass them some coins. The tranquil mage who had brought along the red lyrium handed her a box containing the red lyrium. It was wrapped up in Royale Sea Silk to reduce its magical properties... within another box.
"Take good care of it," she said in the usual dead manner of the tranquil.
Roderick looked ill just being near the box. No question what was affecting him, although whether it was physical or emotional it was hard to tell. He'd have a sealed letter written for them... along with several copies of it in case they lost any or it was damaged. Not that he doubted their incompetence but seas could be rough.
"Thank you for your assistance on the matter Lady Selora," Roderick said to the elven mage before he turned to look at Janella.
"Come back safe, both of you." He didn't look that worried for Selora, but glanced at Janella with concern in his expression.
He'd pass the elven warden a separate set of orders and letter for Janella.
"The wardens wouldn't be expecting you... and do keep the matter of red lyrium as quiet as possible. Officially, if anyone asks, we're requesting several books to add to our diminished library, and hopefully a librarian if they can spare one."
Surprisingly, Javier, a young human warden would show up to bid them farewell. Well mostly Selora since their friendship had developed. He wouldn't say much, other than the usual goodbyes, but he'd slip a wooden bird whistle into her hand before he scampered off.
Their boat to Minrathous was ready.
Janella would have a fresh set of armour delivered to her room. It was one of the better sets around for sure, with the Grey Warden's insignia featured prominently so no one would mistake her for what she was.
In the morning though, rather than Windell, it would be Roderick who'd greet them personally before they departed. He'd pass them some coins. The tranquil mage who had brought along the red lyrium handed her a box containing the red lyrium. It was wrapped up in Royale Sea Silk to reduce its magical properties... within another box.
"Take good care of it," she said in the usual dead manner of the tranquil.
Roderick looked ill just being near the box. No question what was affecting him, although whether it was physical or emotional it was hard to tell. He'd have a sealed letter written for them... along with several copies of it in case they lost any or it was damaged. Not that he doubted their incompetence but seas could be rough.
"Thank you for your assistance on the matter Lady Selora," Roderick said to the elven mage before he turned to look at Janella.
"Come back safe, both of you." He didn't look that worried for Selora, but glanced at Janella with concern in his expression.
He'd pass the elven warden a separate set of orders and letter for Janella.
"The wardens wouldn't be expecting you... and do keep the matter of red lyrium as quiet as possible. Officially, if anyone asks, we're requesting several books to add to our diminished library, and hopefully a librarian if they can spare one."
Surprisingly, Javier, a young human warden would show up to bid them farewell. Well mostly Selora since their friendship had developed. He wouldn't say much, other than the usual goodbyes, but he'd slip a wooden bird whistle into her hand before he scampered off.
Their boat to Minrathous was ready.