Evidently, it seems elements of House Vilrath have already had their own schemes begin to take pace, with the Matron's burst as the catalyst to set events in motion:
Quote:
"Naltyrr, of house Zau'tar,
Matron D'Vilrath is now ready to act.
Being the opportunist that you are, I trust that you will be in contact.
Jhaeliria D'Vilrath,
Third Daughter of House Vilrath."
Quote:
"Kerath, of no known house,
You are difficult to track down. Fortunately, my web is vast.
Matron D'Vilrath is now ready to act.
Being the opportunist Naltyrr is, I trust that you will be in contact, if not just to spite the mage with a mouth.
Jhaeliria D'Vilrath,
Third Daughter of House Vilrath."
Quote:
"Oskar, the nominated delegate of Clan Bloodbeard,
Matron D'Vilrath is now ready to act. The reconquista of the Underdark begins and your Clan will do well to join our rise.
I trust you will be in contact.
Jhaeliria D'Vilrath,
Third Daughter of House Vilrath."
Quote:
"Oh Barrililath, my winged gift,
I have a personal mercenary contract for thee:
I require a clear avenue, a tendril so to speak, in order to set up future expeditions between below and the Frozenfar above.
Clear the paths, the ogres especially. Exterminate all and keep the caverns clear. Keep what you find as an advanced payment of my good graces for your sword and your fury. We shall discuss further incentives next we meet.
This is beneficial for thee, as well as us. You will see the wisdom in such an action. Failing that, the riches will see it for thee.
Jhaeliria D'Vilrath,
Third Daughter of House Vilrath."
Quote:
" Roshnak, my Orog Gem,
Ponder upon my words. Soon it will be time for House Vilrath to make its move.
I trust you will be in contact.
Jhaeliria D'Vilrath,
Third Daughter of House Vilrath"
...
Meanwhile, in an unrelated manner, a simple letter is sent to Matron Tagnik'zur personally.
It features the crude, amorphic picture of a jesterly mask, with one side cruelly smiling and the other pensive in deathly contemplation with two, glaring ice blue eyes forming the only humanoid element to its demeanour. Beneath its twisted image are two sentences written in courtly handwriting:
Quote:
"The board is set, and so the great game commences once more....
It is not the time to reveal the queen piece, so I shall continue to watch my wayward spider."