Upon arriving in Malkara, the caravan elected to stay at an inn recommended by Muse, The Sleeper. Aside from being a reasonably priced lodging option, it was a somewhat secret contact point for the Cult of the Old One. Muse was keen to visit her superiors in the cult, and Tyrtaeus wished to join up, as they promised a certain degree of power.

Juan, the inkeeper was pleasant enough, and Carlos, the key cult contact was full of pomp and grandeur and wise-sounding sayings. 

Carlos sent Tyrtaeus…