Day 26

Flourish and Blotts
The next day, Albrecht, Korth and Shedinn heads Flourish and Blotts, the bookshop from where Nezznar borrowed many of his books, They are greeted by a young human woman at the counter, who immediately takes interest in the exotic nature of Shedinn and Korth. Korth presents himself as a scholar in search for the same books Nezznar borrowed, and the girl directs them to her father, Darren Blotts.

Darren speaks fondly of Nezznar and his conversations with him. The party learns that according to Nezznar, the strange appearances of rifts between planes are linked to the sudden bursts of magical energy that have been happening more and more frequently across the Sword Coast.

near the end of their conversation, Albrecht reveals to Darren that his son Bertrand has been killed while escorting Nezznar back to Neverwinter. Darren, shocked by the news, refuses to believe them and asks them to leave.

Don't mess with Korth!
Heading off to their next destination, the House of knowledge, a small human child attempts to steal from Korth. Korth, acting on instinct, immediately casts a ray of frost on the child's legs, freezing, and eventually severing them. City guards come by to warn them of such actions in the middle of the street, but offers no help to the street urchin. The party quickly runs to the Hall of Justice, and requests treatment for the child from members of the church of Tyr. Charissa Hall herself reconnects the amputated legs, thanking the party for having saved the child's life.

Atlavast, buried in papers
When the party finally arrives at the House of Knowledge, they find Loremaster Atlavast neck deep in administrational papers related to the church of Oghma and to governing powers of the city. Atlavast is happy to have an excuse to leave the office, and gladly joins the party for a drink. After one too many drinks, Korth and Shedinn retire to their rooms while Albrecht and the Loremaster talk...