With Linli and Bilsbi "alongside" to a point the group entered Menzoberranzan. Heading to the pub after obtaining the staff they were met with members of each of their houses. Each house member sat at a different table and did not associate with the other besides House Fey Branche and House Srune Lett which sat at the same table which was surprising. All members had serious discussion about their recovery of the Tempest Staff but in the end were left with "freedom".
As the members of each house left the group remained in the pub alone with no others. Then, unexpected the bartender approached. He did not offer his name initially and said he'd like to speak with the group. He overheard your distrust and disgust with the matron mothers and the way Menzoberranzan was run. He expressed that he felt the same and was part of a secret male organization whose goal was to eliminate all the matron mothers and make Menzoberranzan a male dominated society. He said he has many connections, and his group was more powerful and organized than you'd think.
Hearing his words was intriguing but the group informed him that they first needed to assist a friend of theirs (Linli and Bilsbi) with some work. This work involved assassinating a drow. The pub owner who eventually offered his name as Taras 'Ynor (his picture has been posted - take a look) said he was fine with the group doing this but asked for them to return to him after to discuss.
Mike speaks:
Wow, I wonder about the level of "freedom" we are granted...We will see how that plays out
Do we trust this bartender? How can any Drow here be taken at their word?
Things definitely got crazy. Wasnt sure how turning in the rod would go. I am still not sure if I should go back to my house