[Carillon]

Neither Acacea nor Steel was at the meeting. More surprisingly, neither was the half-orc. Or rather, not the half-orc we expected. It seems “S” isn't working alone, and sent a minion--another half-orc who seems quite loyal and intelligent, though not as cunning as the other one.

He didn't bring the children. I am not certain now whether I expected this or not. I no longer know what to expect, so numb do I feel these days. The deal that he did propose frustrates me: Strike against Dorand's church, and he will watch and judge our efforts. Employ our creativity and full effort, or Lislea will suffer a far worse fate than Rhiannon. It is vague, and I have no idea what he expects of us, but I have to try. We have already begun to plan.

There is only one thing left noting about the meeting, and that is my desire to draw, quarter, dismember or otherwise murder a Rofireinite by the name of Maximilius. Not only did he accuse me of being in league with the half-orcs (I have never seen Anna want to hurt someone as much as when she heard those words from his lips!), he couldn't hold his tongue. Because of him, S's minion has promised that Liam will lose an eye. Having grown accustomed to these half-orcs and the consequences of stupidity in their presence, I have no reason to disbelieve him.