The letter arrived at the safe house in Radasanth a day prior.

It read:

Quote Originally Posted by Child Detective
Dear Nosdyn Krotar,
We at the Althanian Detective Borough is in need of a killer for our Detective Test, if you accept, please come to the Citadel in room 13 on August 23 and whisper the words, "A great murderer is a careful murderer," to the man at the door. He will then have someone take you too a room where you will be briefed on the details of your contract. Hope to have your cooperation in this test.
Sincerely
The Greatest Detective, Grant Shelvar

P.S. hope you enjoy the ball.
It was addressed directly to Nosdyn. This is someone's idea of a joke and I'm not laughing... At first Nosdyn wanted to ignore the letter and it's invitation. However...there was something about it that didn't sit well with him. Dignitaries would be present...many of them. An idea opportunity to cause some chaos against more worthy opponents... Nosdyn looked up from his position in the safe house and looked at a nearby ally...temporary as it may be. His only true allegiance was to The Boss. Nosdyn stood up and looked at one of the nearby companions.

"I must go for a time. I shall return though." Nosdyn said calmly and began to walk out of the safe house.

One of the subordinates of The Boss raised an eyebrow and walked towards Nosdyn. "You can't just up and go...?"

Nosdyn stopped at that moment. He could already feel his rage seething.

Another of the subordinates walked up to the first and placed a hand on his companion. "He said he would be back. It's probably some personal matter. Let it sit my friend. I'll get you a drink when we're off work later."

The other subordinate thought about the situation at hand for a moment and nodded. "Agreed. Just be back soon okay, Nosdyn? There is plenty of work here for someone of your skill level."

***

The Citadel.

He stood in front of it with the invitation in his possession. The letter gave a specific chamber and a specific set of instructions. Nosdyn paused as a Monk of The Order walked up towards him. There was a serious expression on his face as if he were deep in thought about another matter. "Monk..." Nosdyn said it was the only greeting he would give.

The Monk nodded and looked at Nosdyn for a moment. "You're one of them sturdy types. Here to train are you not?"

Nosdyn kept his same expression. He looked at the fellow and showed him the letter. "I was summoned to Chamber Number 13."

The Monk looked through the letter for a moment. And nodded. "Oh THAT matter. Follow me and I will show you the place."

***

As the letter foretold...there was a stranger already waiting for The Monk and Nosdyn.

The stranger whispered something to The Monk and the fellow nodded, and quickly vanished.

"You. Haidian. Speak the passcode." The fellow said carefully.

The accent was not familiar to Nosdyn...but that didn't mean much to him. Nosdyn remembered the passcode and whispered it to the man in question. "A great murderer is a careful murderer." Nosdyn was promptly escorted to where he was supposed to be...