The guild was actually a meeting place for wizards.
It was a big building, much lager than you would guess judging the entrance.
A lot of people were present there, discussing spells, politics and other things.
A servant approached the trio and asked what reasons for visiting they had.
Christine, being the sorceress here, answered they were offering their services as adventurers for hire. Or in the least part, visiting local colleagues.
The servant understood, and sensed they would behave, and let them trough.
As our three friends passed an open doorway, a pylon of light appeared out of a magical circle on the ground of that room. Blinding them, they stood still. Suddenly they heard voices. Three man stood were moments ago they were not.
Intrigued, they went in that room to investigate. Christine looked at the symbols and saw symbols that acted for teleportation.
“Teleportation is very difficult”, she said. “Only very skilful magicians are able to do it without special amulets.”
“Interesting, isn’t it? “, a sudden voice added.
“An accomplishment of my master, arch mage Uther of Highfield.”
“He must be a very powerful mage”, Christine replied.
“Yes he is, alas, his powers are corrupted. Dark forces have been able to poison him and his powers are fading. Our plans to provide the empire with this means of transportation have been halted,”
“Dark forces, you mean demons and undead?”, Mike asked.
“Can we help in some way? I think it’s quite obviously you’re looking for help.”, Brian added.
“You have a remarkable sense of words”, the apprentice answered,” but that were elves are known for.”
“Indeed, I search for the ingredients for an antidote. But they are rare. I need a special sort of mushroom, some mountain crystals, and several other items. I already acquired the location of the finding places, but this poses another difficulty.
In no way can I get them. I lack the experience for this task.
But say, You seems to be an adventurous type. Maybe you can help me.”
“ehh,…Sure”, they replied.
“Wonderful. Come sit down, then we’ll discuss our plans.”
The apprentice, going by the name of Cedric, as they heard moment later, beckoned to follow him to one of the conference rooms.