Matron gives birth to triplets. All female. Blessed be Lolth! Xora takes the pain and strain from Matron with her magics.
Finances are strained and measures are taken. Velve is promoted to Procurator. Lots of dealing. New slaves are purchased.
Ahriman and Kelorvir of house Xyrl install a smithy in the basement and begin working on a special project.
The relation between house Xyrl and house Nemalzhi are brought closer with exchange of daughers. Xora goes to live with house Xyrl and Weaponsmaster Ioria in house Nemalzhi.
Differences in style cause some friction for Ioria. Zhe'raen and Zhaunil take out for a night on town. Ioria is not an experienced drinker and gets fairly drunk. Things end up rather intimate.
Ever adaptable Xora has an easier time and finds the exceptionally focused and ritualized atmosphere in HouseXyrl intersting and even stimulating.