"Celaena, the Redbrands gang has been bullying the village folk these past two months. When a local woodcarver, Thel Dendrar, stood up to them for leering at his wife, they murdered him. There are witnesses. Now, I'm retired, but I used to be a member of a rather special order — The Order of the Gauntlet — it's an order to protect goodly folk against bullies, slavers, extortioners, and any and all other forms of ne'er-do-wells. I would like ... to sponsor you as a new member. You have connections. You think fast on your feet. You'd be valuable to the organization. There are ... perks, monetarily and otherwise. And were you to take care of these Redbrands, teach them a lesson, I think my nomination of you for membership would be very well-received..."

"Lancaster, the Redbrands gang has been bullying the village folk these past two months. When a local woodcarver, Thel Dendrar, stood up to them for leering at his wife, they murdered him. There are witnesses. Now, I'm retired, but I used to be a member of a rather special order — The Order of the Gauntlet — it's an order to protect goodly folk against bullies, slavers, extortioners, and any and all other forms of ne'er-do-wells. I would like ... to sponsor you as a new member. You have connections. You think fast on your feet. You'd be valuable to the organization. There are ... perks, monetarily and otherwise. And were you to take care of these Redbrands, teach them a lesson, I think my nomination of you for membership would be very well-received..."

Feyre, we have had our eye on you for awhile now. We are Argent Twilight. As an adventurer, you are in a position to be valuable to us. We seek the reclamation of lost ancient knowledge, magic, and technology. We believe that the pursuit of knowledge alone justifies this. But we pursue these goals not solely for these reclamations themselves, but more importantly for the improved security and standard of living their recovery would engender. We are prepared to offer you ... generous inducements. If you are interested in meeting for further discussion, please leave at message at the Stonehill Inn for Lady K. The proprietor will make us aware.