The answer to your first question is easy enough. Paladins and Zhentarim are natural enemies, much as mountain cats and wolves. Hronulf had more enemies among us than I could count or name. You state what is known rather than answer the question, Dag observed, keeping his voice cool only with great effort. You taught me better than to accept such sophistry. Please, do not insult your own fine instruction. The priest chuckled at this tactic. Again, well said! Why were some of Hronulfs children taken? Dag persisted. Malchior sighed and flapped away a fly that buzzed about his horses ears. That I cannot tell you. It is the nature of the Zhentarim that one hand does not always know what the other is doing. There are many ambitious men among us. Who knows? Perhaps there was intent to seek ransom, or vengeance. Who is to say what is in the heart of any Zhentilar? Again, Dag noted grimly, a question evaded. And how did you come to learn of my familys history and to connect me, a child lost some twelve years by the time I came to your attention, to Hronulf of Tyr? Ah, that.
