Part One: Rumbles of Discord - Chapter Four, At the Seams and Chapter Five, Catti-brie's Champion Summary

Jarlaxle, who believes he is talking to M'tarl, is surprised to find his companion replaced by Gromph Baenre, elderboy of Matron Baenre. Jarlaxle and Gromph are transported into an extradimensional globe where they can talk about the possibility of a conspiracy. Gromph wants to know if the other Houses are planning an attack against the Baenre House. Although Jarlaxle senses Gromph is truly scared by the possibility of a coup, he decides to be truthful and ensure him there is no conspiracy. Jarlaxle continues to talk. He tries to convince Gromph he believes Lolth alone is not responsible for the goings on in Menzoberranzan. Even after Jarlaxle's discussion with Gromph is finished, Jarlaxle...