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A Favor for a Friend

Stage 1
Minimum Level: 958
Location:Karthak (Harbour) (17, 17)
Required Item: SK VII Medallion
Required Kills: None

The smell of the Sea hits you as you enter the Harbour. On the air comes the cry of gulls, which momentarily brings back bad memories. But the streaming sun and fresh air puts a spring to your step nevertheless. Amongst the busy dock workers loading cargo from the laden ships, you find one person just sitting admiring the view of others hard at work. He looks up at you, 'Hello, are you the Hunter from SK Acquisitions? If so I need to see your Medallion of course.'
He takes it from you and looks at it intently, 'My name is Bolan, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm quite impressed that you have completed so many Contracts.' He looks up at you, 'It's your very success that brings you to me now.' He hands back the Medallion. His tone is pleasant and even conversational, but there is a dark edge to his words that makes you uneasy. 'When you are ready, just say the word and we'll get started.' You receive 1 x SK VII Medallion

Stage 2
Minimum Level: 958
Location:Karthak (Harbour) (17, 17)
Required Item: None
Required Kills: None

Bolan sits in the sun, 'Are you ready for the Contract?
He smiles up at you, 'All business then. No posturing or boasting. Just to the point. I like it.' He looks down at the sea below, 'There are hidden depths to this City. You will never get to see all of it. But you have had an effect on those hidden places already. Quite a feat I must say.' He stretches his arms and hums with the pleasure of the sun's heat. 'My employers are not so impressed with you of course. But out of pain, comes strength. It's our way to give you a chance to pay off the pain you have dealt us. It's how we do business. And your part of that business is this. We want you to kill Gillan Blackmore.' You blink in shock at the name. That was your last Patron! You shake your head, then ask if Klines had approved of this Contract? Bolan laughs, 'Oh no. They agreed to you cleaning a hull from barnacles. It's tougher work than you would think.' He winces at a memory, 'No, you hurt us with that Cut Purse thing. A few heads rolled for that I can tell you. We need to be unseen and not damage the Cities reputation. That's bad for business. We have to take care of our investment after all. But we can't be seen being weak you know, so Sathkaan and Klines must die. I'm sure you understand.' The words impact you like heavy blows, you stare down at him in disbelief. Then Bolan takes out a dagger. You see a Tiger Eye stone in the hilt, the blade has been whittled to a razors edge by some wet stone. The worn handle has a dark leather cord wrapped around the hilt. You have seen that dagger before. Your heart freezes as the pieces start fitting into place. Bolan is part of the Thieves Guild. The organization that can kill a King at its leisure. Bolan continues, 'Oh, and thats not to mention the murdering of our Rat Runners. But don't worry, we don't hold a grudge... No wait... Thats exactly what we do.' 'So you hurt us, we kill Sathkaan and Klines. That's fair don't you think? Or you can pay your debt and assassinate Gillan Blackmore and we will talk some more about their lives. As I say, you get a chance to pay your debts of pain to us. You will find Blackmore in the Guard Quarter, hiding behind his other Guards. Don't worry I'll be here when you're done.'

Stage 6
Minimum Level: 958
Location:Karthak (Harbour) (17, 17)
Required Item: None
Required Kills: 1 x Gillan Blackmore (Champion)

Bolan sits watching the boats go by in the Harbour. 'Oh, you done with Blackmore?'
He claps his hands gently, 'That's excellent, so now we need to discuss which one shall live.' Stunned you blurt out, 'What are you talking about, I did what you wanted. We are done.' Bolan's face drains of all emotion. He looks up at you with cold eyes of a killer. 'You hurt the Thieves twice. One for the Cut Purses, another for the Rat Runners. How do you think we get our people. We need folks who know how hard life is. They need to be fighters, but also canny with their wits and fast. The Urchins are the perfect thieves, with the proper training and incentive. We were all Rat Runners at one time. We don't like the deaths of our own, nor that the Guards now know our secret.' The words of the Logistics Officer come back to you. You tell Bolan that the Thieves recruitment techniques are safe. Blackmore died before he could give his presentation to the Guards Section Heads. Bolan's eyes widen, 'Really! Thats tremendous news. Good. Goooood. That goes well for you then.' 'But that does not fulfill your debt to us. You paid for one hurt, so which will live. Sathkaan or Klines?' You don't know what to say, then with a flash of inspiration you ask. 'I have paid for one hurt, maybe I can settle the debt with another payment?' Bolan smiles broadly, 'Said like a true Thief! You're worthy of the Guild my friend. I was expecting excuses, but it's all business, I like it. I like it a lot.' He stretches his legs lazly, 'Well whilst you have been busy stalking Blackmore, I've been sat here enjoying the view. Mostly. I have heard some disturbing gossip during my hard day of lounging. There is a bunch of Sailors blabbing about a certain Ship which the Thieves don't want discussed. I want you to make sure that those certain Sailors never speak again. Silence 150 Rum Soaked Sailors, and I want some of their Seadog Rum Bottles as well. The lads back in the Poor Quarter could do with a tipple.' He hands you a crumpled scroll, ' This is what I need. Don't take too long. I'm not known for my patience.' You receive 1 x Seadog Case Recipe