Part I: Lost But Not Forgotten:

Rumors of thieves near the Coffer and Coffin has led Phoenix of Ashla to investigate.

Mission Information:

The team met at the Coffer and Coffin. They traveled north, passed Black Brush Station. They entered a cave and found a group of children living inside. The team learned that this group of children were stealing food and supplies to survive.

The children explained that they were stealing supplies because some of their group was taken. However, they didn't know who was kidnapping them because it happened when they were sleeping and their guards are the ones who were taken.

Eke was willing to stay and guard the children while the rest of the group went in search of clues. The children were willing to let Eke stay since she was the closest to looking like a child.

Outside, Briar located a man, who was later identified as Duncan, hiding nearby and watching the cave. As Briar and Tristram questioned the man, the team learned that he was hired to watch over the cave and report back to a man, possible Highlander, in Quicksand in Ul'dah in four days (Wednesday). He claimed that he just lost his job and needed the work to feed his children.

It was decided to allow Duncan to meet with the Highlander in four days and we would be waiting for the man. It was decided to have P'tria stay with the children until this is resolved.

Side Note: We met Marri Cabra. She followed us from the Coffer and Coffin. She would seek to join us after we finished speaking with Duncan.

Part II: Drink and Swords:

Rumors of thieves near the Coffer and Coffin has led Phoenix of Ashla to investigate.

Mission Information:

The team arrived at Qucksand and divided up to watch all three entrances of the tavern. Duncan arrived from the east entrance. He went to the bar and a large man approached him. This large man gave Duncan a bag of gil after he was told that the children would be ready to be grabbed.

The team followed the large man out of Ul'dah and decided to engage the large man as he spoke to several of his henchmen.

The Highlander left to let the henchmen fight. He went to the west towards the docks.

After the team stopped the henchmen, they went to the Silver Bazaar to see if they could stop him. However, they were too late as the the Highlander and his ship were gone.

An old man had a letter for the team that was written by the Highlander.

It said:

"Well, you people are better than the normal rats I need to deal with. If you're reading this, it means my men were killed or taken. So, you've slowed me down. I'll give you credit. You saved the kiddies for now. However, I could use some people of your skills. Come find me in Aleport. I should be around there in three days or so.

Signed,

Walden Wolf"

Now PoA must decide what to do next.