Slate Petros wasn’t a cynical man by nature, so he took Karl’s word as truth and went to look for a representative of the Sculptor’s Guild.
"Council Member, what brings you by today? Looking to redecorate?" The Guild Master asked.
Slate shook his head. "A Totem Ranked Demon is looking to hire sculptors, and he believes that he can house them properly and pay them well in Drodh. I don’t know how many he needs, but I would say at least ten, possibly twenty.
He also said Rank doesn’t matter, as they will be using a Runemaster to upgrade the items. But you know how that goes."
The Sculptor’s Guild master nodded. "Rank doesn’t matter, but it would be best to send him a master sculptor and a bunch of Apprentices or new Journeymen. Demand for a true masterpiece is less common, but a workshop needs many good apprentices to finish bulk orders.
I know one who is looking to move.
Do you remember Karrack? He just got divorced, and his wife’s father is on the council. I hear that he’s had it hard, and he would like a posting outside of Bara."
The Shaman smiled. Indeed, he knew the one in question. Their marriage had been an arranged one between wealthy families, and once their kids had grown and moved out, things began to get ugly.
He had personally repaired some of the damage from their public fights.
A message was sent to the troubled Master Sculptor, and a group of Apprentices on the job board, informing them that negotiations were ongoing for a permanent placement in Drodh so that they could turn it down if they didn’t want to move.
Many of the Apprentices did, but they got more than enough positive responses, including from Master Karrack.
"Alright, let’s go inspect what this Demon thinks would be suitable housing for a Master craftsman." The elderly Sculptor insisted.
He motioned for a mage to open a portal for them, but Slate held up his hand to stop them.
"Not to the main platform. Bring us to the south side of the city, to the western Frostfire Gate. The destination is just inside that gate, and I don’t want to walk all the way across the city." He explained.
The Mage nodded, and then opened the portal.
The Guards nodded a greeting as the two Dwarves walked through.
"Council Member, what brings you here today? Should I send for a carriage?" The Gate Captain greeted them.
"No need. We are off to visit the Darklight Host about an employment matter. Do you know why there are so many Dwarves already in their courtyard?" Slate replied.
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