Five days after the duel between Jonas and Luciano Vanitoso, Silvayn and Lorenzo visit Luciano in the hospital, happy to find he has made a full recovery - sans left hand.
After some deliberation, Luciano chooses a replacement limb of pure magic - a Mage Hand.
With House Lagunn's support secured, the trio sets out to meet with House Hemlock.
Garmos, the local representative, is willing to help, but only if The Raven Shield is willing to take a risk, by partaking in his Last Drink challenge: pick the right drink, or be poisoned by the blood of a Purple Worm.
Silvayn chooses a cup and drinks - choosing the right one, and avoiding poison. Garmos, entertained, pledges funds to the Raven Shield.
Only House Thoi Li remains, and the party meets Lady Goh in a local bathhouse.
Her assignment requires the party to capture a man named Gresaf Nesk, alive, from his accommodation at the Good Knight inn.
Utilizing subterfuge, distraction, and a bit of brawn, Luciano and Lorenzo escape from a window with Nesk, while Silvayn distracts the sizable bouncer.
With this assignment done, the Raven Shield has acquired all main financial support available in Turtleback.