On their way to the central Coventry, Mengara Atopoi and Listratha Bailiwick were stopped by armed guards and commanded to follow. Lis shot Mengara a worried look, but the augur made a slight placating gesture with her hands and agreed to follow, Lis acquiesced, but was wary.
They were lead to a posh estate, where a party was apparently underway. From there they were lead into a grand hall, women spoke and enjoyed the music while men served them drinks and played instruments. It was a masquerade event and they were approached by a beautiful masked woman. Mengara stiffened as she approached.
"Our wayward daughter returns, disappeared weeks ago on the day watch, on the same day that impish wizard Silderus Banterum was chased from the Whispering Hillock, the same day it fell silent. Care to explain, and to introduce your.. friend?"
Mengara adopted an air of serenity and authority Lis had not seen upon her before.
"I see you are Witch Mother now, but I am Mengara of the Atopoi."