SpoilerThe following is a slight amendment of what was said before, excepting questions Celiss or Ka'Xet may have had. It actually would have been several, several months since last contact.
Lavinia leaves and comes back with maps, sea charts, and a large journal that Celiss and Darrius recognize as the one they recovered from the family vault early in their adventures.
"Do you recall this journal you recovered from my family vault? It turns out that it was my mother's. My parents, may the gods rest their souls, were brave - foolish and rash some would say, but I have never been one to criticize an adventurous spirit. On the contrary--" she casts a wry smile at you all. "I admire it. In any event, it would seem that about four years ago, my mother and father undertook a risky endeavor. They sailed the Blue Nixie, along with a ship full of colonists, down south and across the Vohouth Ocean to a place they refer to as the Isle of Dread.
"You may have heard of this place - if you haven't, it seems apparent from reading my mother's journal that the place is aptly named. A jungle-covered hell infested with immense reptilian monsters, feral savages, and peril at every turn. Yet the southern peninsula remains relatively sheltered from the menaces on the isle mainland, and it was here, among the villages of several friendly locals, that my parents founded the colony of Farshore.
"The Isle of Dread represents an untapped trove of resources - exotic lumber, spices, animals, foods, and even minerals like silver and gold. Once Farshore was up and running, the influx of trade would have guaranteed my family a relatively uncontested flow of wealth. Yet before mother and father were able to return to Farshore with supplies and more colonists ... my brother made his move and left me in the state you found me in a few short weeks ago."
Lavinia indicates her mother's journal. "Since we recovered this journal, I have not been idle. If Farshore fails, then my parents' legacy falls. I intend to carry on their work, and have planned a journey south to the Isle of Dread to resupply and join the colonists at Farshore the rest of the year. I have the new Blue Nixie readying in the harbor to take fresh supplies to the colony, but I find myself a vessel short."
Lavinia's face breaks into a glow as she continues, "You wouldn't know of anyone with stout hearts who might happen to be interested in helping me mount this expedition, do you? I fear the journey itself might grow dangerous at times, and there's no way of knowing what state or condition Farshore is currently in, but I suspect danger is a vice you have."
Celiss and Lazer readily agree.
Ka'Xet sees that there are maps and sea charts aplenty, definitely enough for him to navigate. As far as all of his other questions, they are way too detailed to be effectively answered. Honestly, though, he realizes that is way more than he could've hoped to have. Does he wish to go? I mean, for a "travel" expert, can he really do better than this?
Darrius, in recommending on trying to contact Korian and see if he'll accept this mission, which takes him out of the city, effectively agrees to join the voyage.Then, there's the issue (on last post) of Korian, to the which Darrius agrees Korian would be valuable, and suggests Ka'Xet, who has more contacts with the Crystal Wardens, be the one to try to convince Korian to come.SpoilerAlmost missed your edit. Because of this amendment, Lavinia would not suggest the Seekers. If she mentions this voyage or it gets out, you may have competitors with which to deal. Once the mission is successful and you return (hopefully), then it would be great to contact the Seekers and give a debriefing.
Lazer isn't so sure about Korian, but with his lady's urging, he recognizes that he's the only front-line warrior. Celiss is an amazing combatant, true, but her best employment is in-and-out of the enemy line (Mobility). To that end, Lavinia, Lazer, and Darrius have agreed on Korian's inclusion ... if he can even be persuaded. Unless Ka'Xet balks, it's up to him to find Korian.