"I'm told you're an expert on local monsters. Do you know anything about the local trolls that are resistant t
- "I'm happy to answer to the best of my humble knowledge."
- Bartholomew greets you with a short nod. "Good day to you, Your Grace," he says, cold but polite.
- Bartholomew's eyes widen — then they narrow. "I don't dare object… Your Grace."
- "Thank you, Your Grace!"
- "I've no doubt of that." Bartholomew sneers. "But I'm afraid you'll have to find someone else for your magical
- The laboratory feels emptier than before. The wizard is packing his items — books, vials, manacles, and needle
- "Yes, Your Grace," Bartholomew mutters. "I released the beast into the woods. If you meet it, give it my regar
- "Yes, Your Grace," Bartholomew mutters. "You've seen it with your own eyes. At least I managed to gather some
- Bartholomew's brow wrinkles, and he whispers some calculations under his breath — then smiles. "I may regret t
- "Welcome, Your Grace! Always a pleasure to see you."
- "Yes, I am," the wizard answers curtly. "It's become far too dangerous to stay here. Besides..." He doesn't fi
- "Yes, Your Grace. It's become too dangerous to stay here, even with your protection. I'm going to look for som
- Bartholomew pretends not to have heard the comment.
- "Welcome, Your Grace! Always a pleasure to see you."
- "I'm simply a humble servant of my baron," the wizard answers coldly.
- Bartholomew gives a wry smile. "Yes, that's equally valuable."
- The mage glares at you for a moment, then slowly nods. "After what you've done, it's hard for me to trust you,
- "I doubt I can tell you anything of interest," Bartholomew mutters without looking you in the eye.
- "I'm simply a humble researcher in the field of esoteric sciences, and I've chosen this location to work in pe
- Bartholomew meets you with a long, sullen gaze. "Good day... my baron."
- Octavia smiles at Bartholomew, keeping it just short of a gloat.
- "What a pleasant surprise! Welcome, Your Grace. Would you like a cup of tea? Something stronger, perhaps? It's
- "Those traps in the woods — are they yours?"
- "How's your research going?"
- "I'm told you're an expert on local monsters. Do you know anything about the local trolls that are resistant t
- "A question about the traps..."
- "Could I persuade you to stay? I could use someone familiar with magic."
- "It's time to leave. Farewell."
- "We cleared out a nearby lair of trolls who were resistant to fire, somehow. I'd like to be sure new ones with
- "You promised to show me your wares. Something about 'the most modest of prices,' if I recall."
- "You seem an educated man. What are you doing in these woods?"
- "I regret what I've done. I shouldn't intervene in your affairs. If you agree to stay, I promise to never do s
- [Attack] "I no longer require your services."
- "Have you executed my order?"
- "Packing? Are you leaving us soon?"
