What an interesting month. When one of my contacts said that the artifact unearthed in Calimshan was now in Waterdeep I was not sure what to do. I have a firm belief that the more powerful the magic item, the stronger the drawbacks. Throughout my studies of history I have read time and again about how some incredibly powerful magic item twisted and perverted the posessor to it's  own needs or desires. I had no desire to own this thing, but it would be great fun to see some of the other houses clamor for it. I decided to hold a ball and once everyone had eaten I revealed to everyone the history of this item and that it was in Waterdeep. The looks on everyone's faces was priceless. I had invited one of the up and coming adventuring groups to attend as well. It put them in a perfect situation to get a contract to retrieve the item. This group, The Sons of Waterdeep as they are called on the streets, has done quite a few good deeds lately and I wanted to get the measure of them with my own eyes. It struck me that they could be wolves in sheeps clothing but after the events that transpired I firmly believe they are honest and good men. For the most part.... It seemed that there was something between The Hawk and Rallick Thorn so I may have to keep an eye on that. I am still surprised that they not only managed to find the item, but they defeated a Bone devil and a Horned devil in the process! Why those two foul creatures were here in the first place is a mystery but I am certainly glad they are gone! Then after talking to all the families about what their best offer was, they came to the conclusion that the item would best be gone from Waterdeep. From near as I can tell the item is somewhere at the bottom of the ocean. They showed an amazing strength of character in making that decision. They passed up riches and influence to make the right decision. I didn't think it fair that they should be penalised for doing what is right so I had one of my men put a chest with some gems in it in one of their rooms. I have confidence that these men are what they appear to be. I think if I need something done in the city I will reach out to them to see it taken care of. Good men are hard to find...

An excerpt from the personal journal of Eremeos Hawkwinter, one of the more powerful noble houses of Waterdeep.