Immersive Ink

(Franklin is amused to see where this will go.)

"I would pay 500 gold pieces for clear directions to this fool!" replies Groth

"My good sir, you certainly know how to bargain! I accept your proposal." Maloof says. "Will you be tendering the payment in coin, or something of equivalent value?"

"Your spell sounds very interesting -- a worthy trade! Though as we mentioned, it's hard to remember exactly where this faux-Groth was. I suppose we could go scouting, track him down, and report back? Of course it would be out of our way. Perhaps you'd consider 150gp now to start off our expedition and as an earnest of your commitment to the project, in addition to the Pyrotechnics spell when we return with a precise map? Of course we understand if finding the vile imposter isn't worth that much to you. I'm sure you'll find him eventually on your own, despite the mazey chaos of these halls."

Wiglaff doesn't particularly like the look of this Groth B, and thinks he likes Groth A better, but isn't above trying to get some coin out of the matter now and then making the decision later.

"You are scoundrels! No money or scroll until I have clear directions"

Franklin says, "We will come back later with information."

What next?

OOC: Well, if we're not going to turn over the location of Groth A, are we simply going to forget the matter and continue exploring? Or are we going to return to Groth A and report about Groth B? (Note that Groth B could tail us, physically or magically, and thus gain Groth A's location without payment to us if we choose the latter course!)

Aldbane votes for continuing to explore this level.