Artemus was forced to rift halfway across the kingdom so he could find the barkeep that had resigned. Having followed two fake leads, the third time was the charm.
He met the barkeep and paid him money to find out that Syryn had travelled to log island to search for the captain of the Fool's Noose.
The anti mage returned to Elysium and put out word that he was looking for information on Idriz and the whereabouts of the Fool's Noose. Artemus knew he wouldn't get the answers from the loyal men on log island. He had to depend on the information network of merchants and sailors that were familiar with the routes and timetables of the many ships that traversed the ocean waters.
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Three more daily meals into his prison since Enkansh's visit, Syryn was restless for news about Drevin's attempts to free him. The darkness was a constant presence and it made him feel like he was rotting in the unmoving water of the dungeon.
