"Whispers are you want a witch," she says. "One reason we believe this plot to be so nefarious is that a witch was taken in preparation from the Coliseum. Polus was our informant there, though she could not find out who the witch was taken by or why."

"But using any witch spells death!" bites another.

"You may find her when following this path, and if you do, she is yours."

You wonder at the motives of any group of rebellious slaves who would so easily hand over another to be bound, but this lead is all you have. You ask for more details on this plot against the faceless.

"We are afraid, we only know one thing for sure, a message was intercepted speaking of the hammer falling on the third flame of Eran. We have little time. We must learn what form this hammer will take, where, and who wields it, to have a chance at stopping it."

The leaders then deliberate among themselves, sharing glances of trepidation and uncertainty.

"There's something else. Rubeo is on the same trail," she says, defying her comrades.

"We do not know that for s-"

"They deserve to know. He is no saint."