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They were getting restless. Annoyed with each other at the lack of action. Kalek thought that the promise of food and drink would keep them quiet until everyone had arrived. He hadn't expected so little a turnout, but it would have to do. Keenly aware that his personal guard was not so far away, likely with a hand on his weapon looking not so subtle, Kalek figured he'd better start before the group was at each others' throats. The proposed toast had gotten his hopes up a tad that such a mismatched group could work together, now that didn't seem to be the case. "Now now.. gentlemen." Kalek was aware he was using the term in the loosest way possible, but had didn't think of something else to call them without insulting someone. "I've sent for some of you personally, and others from the groups you serve." the noble leaned forwards, glancing at each member of the group before speaking again.

"You see, for some time now I have been planning this expedition to the far reaches of Cyrodiil. I've studied maps and lore, and I believe I've found the resting place of an ancient, enormous Ayleid city, rivaling the Imperial city in size." Of course, that's what the legends said. Kalek was still not sure what they'd find, but all reports of the ancient city pointed to it being one of the greatest. "We will be traveling to the farthest east of the Nibenay Basin, to the very edge of Cyrodiil itself." Kalek paused to take a sip of the brandy that had been poured for him, letting his words sink in to the gathered party, gauging their reactions to his words. "The journey will not be easy, it will be tiresome and long. When we reach the ruins, they may be protected by ancient traps and magic, but, as of yet, this Ayleid ruin has been undiscovered, hidden away for thousands of years. We will be the first to discover the treasure within, and everyone will be getting an equal cut of what we find amongst artifacts, weapons or armor." Again, a pause to see if he'd piqued the interest of any of the gathered. "If any of you do not wish to accompany us, then you may leave without judgment." Kalek waited, letting them decide for themselves if they wanted to risk their lives for this venture. "Now that that's out of the way, have any of you ever heard of Varsa Baalim?"