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Background
The first time you approach Sa'Sani (in Samargol), you'll overhear a conversation between her, Volo and Nas'Sirin. They'll mention "the Keep" and somebody named Il'foss. Then when you talk to Sa'Sani, you'll trigger this quest.
Walkthrough
Although you'll receive this quest in Act I, you won't be able to do anything with it until Act II when you arrive at Crossroad Keep. Then Sa'Sani will suggest that you visit Neverwinter and question the three main merchant cartels there -- the Circle of Friends, the Forgotten Lords, and the Fated Winds -- to see if they know anything about her missing associates, Il'foss and Kizu.
Note: The first time you arrive at Neverwinter, you'll be stopped by a gate guard and forced to purchase a temporary entry pass for 200 gp (otherwise you won't be allowed inside). You'll get a permanent pass when you join one of the cartels.
When you enter the Temple of Waukeen (Exit A), you'll meet Alanna (#8) near the entrance. She'll tell you about the temple and the three cartels. The Circle of Friends is a good and charitable cartel, the Forgotten Lords is a moderate cartel, and the Fated Winds is an evil and greedy cartel. To join a cartel, you'll need to talk to its representative (#11, #12, and #13) and pay him 250 trade bars. This will put you on the lowest rung of the cartel, but you'll gain a permanent
Neverwinter Entry Pass, so at least you won't have to pay to enter the city any more.
Note: When you join one cartel, you won't be allowed to join the others.
Another Note: If you don't have enough trade bars to join a cartel, then you should complete the quest
Sword Coast Trader and create some trading caravans. After adventuring for a while, when you talk to Variel at Crossroad Keep, she'll give you your profits from the caravans, which should far exceed 250 trade bars.
Despite their differing philosophies, the campaign will proceed about the same for all three cartels. Here are the differences that we've noticed:
- Circle of Friends. You'll receive the Friend of the Friends feat, which will give you a bonus to diplomacy. You'll also find some unique items available at Jacoby (at Crossroad Keep), including a
Belt of Strength +4, a
Lesser Mace of Disruption, a
Purple Dragon Ring, and
Thunderbeast Axes.
- Forgotten Lords. You'll receive the Forgotten Lord feat, which will give you a bonus to appraise. You'll also find some unique items available at Jacoby (at Crossroad Keep), including
Boots of the Winterlands, a
Charming Sling, a
Commander's Ring, and an
Ironskin Ring.
- Fated Winds. You'll receive the Breath of the Fated Winds feat, which will give you a bonus to intimidate. You'll also find some unique items available at Jacoby (at Crossroad Keep), including
Dread Wraps,
Rogue Links,
Shadow Thief Leather Armor, and a
Skin of Shadow.
After joining a cartel, when you ask its representative about Il'foss and Kizu, he'll point you to Jordan Wright in the Headquarters of the Fated Winds (#13). However, when you talk to Wright, he'll tell you to mind your own business, and you won't learn anything from him. When you report this bit of information to Sa'Sani (at Crossroad Keep), she'll ask you to continue infiltrating the cartel, to see if you can learn anything else.
Back at your cartel headquarters, you'll need to pay the representative even more trade bars to advance. You'll have to pay 1000 trade bars for the first rank and then 2000 trade bars each for the second and third ranks. If you don't have enough trade bars, then you can ask the representative for work. Depending on your status with the cartel, you can receive four quests:
Sating the Sensate,
The Trading Post,
Under New Management, and
Shortage. Each quest will directly or indirectly supply you with trade bars.
To advance this quest, you'll have to gain one rank with your cartel, and you'll have to complete the quests
Shortage and
The Meeting. At that point, you'll learn that Jordan Wright of the Fated Winds is involved with the yuan-ti. When you inform Sa'Sani of this, she'll tell you that "by coincidence" she's just received a missive from Il'foss and Kizu requesting a meeting, and she'll ask you to attend in her place.
You'll find Il'foss and Kizu at the Night's Rest Inn located to the southeast of Crossroad Keep. They'll reveal themselves -- as well as Sa'Sani -- as being yuan-ti, but then they'll divulge that while they started out working for Sa'Sani, they now follow Zehir, and that while they had hoped for Sa'Sani to stumble into their trap, they'll settle for you.
Il'foss and Kizu (and a couple of tavern patrons) will then attack you, but the battle against them should not prove to be difficult. When you loot their remains, you'll find
Kizu's Short Sword, an
Emerald Stave, and more. You'll also receive 1800 xp.
1 - Thayan Enclave
Inside the enclave you'll meet two people: a merchant, who will sell you a variety of items, including spell scrolls and recipes, and Akila, who will give you the quest
A Knot in the Weave.
2 - Sir Nevalle
You'll either find Sir Nevalle somewhere in the courtyard or inside the Wailing Wench Tavern (#4). He's involved in the quests
The Trading Post,
Price of a Song, and
Think of the Children.
3 - Lady Jeanelle
Jeanelle is involved in the quest
Price of a Song.
4 - The Wailing Wench Tavern
Inside the tavern, you'll meet Grykk Bannersworn, a half-orc paladin. He'll join you as a companion if he likes you or if you pay him 1000 gp. You might also run into Sir Nevalle (#2) near the bar.
5 - Trading Post
You'll need to complete the quest
The Trading Post to gain access to this building.
6 - Phineas the Sensate
Phineas is involved in the quest
Sating the Sensate.
7 - The Overlook
Despite being labeled on your map, nothing will actually happen here.
8 - Alanna
Alanna will introduce you to the Temple of Waukeen and the three merchant cartels stationed inside.
9 - Belueth the Calm
Belueth is a mercenary. If you pay her 3000-5000 gp, then she'll agree to join you as a companion.
10 - Manycoins Eramus
Eramus will heal your wounds for free. He's also involved in the quest
Think of the Children.
11 - Headquarters of the Circle of Friends
You'll meet Jon Archer here.
12 - Headquarters of the Forgotten Lords
You'll meet Aster Merris here.
13 - Headquarters of the Fated Winds
You'll meet Martin Keller and Jordan Wright here.
Exits:
- Entrance to the Temple of Waukeen.
- World exit.
