>Could we detect the magic in the soil Minoriko gave us?
>Not distinctly; powers of faith are sometimes very subtle in presence in the physical world, and really quite different from conventional magic. It doesn't seem to have
changed in any way that you can notice over the last day, at any rate.
>Let's get motorin' toward that mapatorium, as well. After thanking our benefactor for the information.
>Before we head to the map place the lady told us about, pop back to the Guildhall to check which stores offer us Seeker's good business deals. THEN go visit the mapatorium, if indeed it still seems like the pick of the litter.
>You thank the woman for her help, then depart campus and make your way back to the guildhall.
>It turns out the record of guild-affiliated vendors is not quite what you'd hoped it would be. The list has a decent number of names on it, at least once you can gather it all in one place, but most are more akin to endorsements or records of good-conduct regarding contracts than real business partnerships - discounts are both scarcer and less generous than you might have hoped. Of course, it's not that surprising the Guild would have less influence here among the wealthy and powerful than back in its heartland; the wealthy may make generous clients, but you gather most try to leverage influence under their own banners than afford it directly to the Guild. Apparently it's quite a bit more common for businesses to extend discounts to retainers of specific Houses, which some Seekers here also count as, though Sachi's words echo in your head as the receptionist mentions this.
>Still, you find a few merchants dealing in wilderness gear that might be worth checking out, even if you don't expect to save too much off the top by doing so. For what it's worth, the bookseller you were pointed towards also seems to have a solid reputation, though it's questionable if it would be more affordable from this source than another.
>"If it's just a map you're after," Sachi says, having wandered downstairs while you were pulling records, "I think we have a bunch in the back that- " She throws a glance at the receptionist, currently preoccupied speaking with a new petitioner, then lowers her voice. "-that no one but
her will care if you run off with."