Left Waterdeep via teleportation (ROSE. KISSED. DURAZ.)
Went north to talk to the Zhents (mostly for Blackthorne)
Arrived at the Tower of Galdur (similar to Blackstaff Tower, but purple) and met Halete
Stuck for 3 days in the tower due to magical storms (the worst one, by far, was the necromantic energy storm). I already know this region is unpredictable due to wild magic and I used to avoid it when my patrols in the forest took me close. Walking through it seems like it is going to be a dangerous journey.
Halete:
Eyes glow bright purple
Very balanced and flexible
Chosen of Taika?
Seems exceedingly patient and was amused by Blackthorne
Other things:
We mentioned the bleeding-eyed crows and Halete told us those are symbols of Tajna.
The Tower of Galdur is a magical school where they "push the limits of what Taika allows." They study the weave and innovate.
Halete made an awesome space for us with a custom zone for each member of the party, based on their own memories. (Hilariously, everyone had to go through the snow of Seksgar's.)