[A letter slipped under Estellise's door.]

[Runic]

[The paper is clean and fresh, smelling of a newly opened book. To someone of Estellise's magical capabilities, she might detect it was conjured with magic.]

Mistress,

Some weeks ago you tasked me to create a grappling crossbow that was lighter than the standard offered. I humbly apologise it has taken this long, but my experimentations have borne fruit. It resides in the communal chest, weighing roughly four-fifths that the standard might weigh.

If requested, I shall continue to try and refine this process, it shall likely take additional time.

Your apprentice,

Zain al-Saiba
Nadiri of the Tower of Q'tolip

[cmenden]

Dear Zain,

Expertly done. Keep it in the communal chest and make certain your fellow Nadiri know not to remove it or I will be extremely irritated.

It is vital that I have easy access to a grapple gun for important meetings with the Glaziers.

Regards,
Apothar Estellise Azimi

[Runic]

Mistress,

It is done. A note has been left. If any Nadiri require a grappling crossbow of similar make, they shall be charged only ten dinar for parts to ensure they have no reason to make away with it.

Your apprentice,

Zain al-Zaiba
Nadiri of the Tower of Q'tolip