After reports of the Qu'ellare Dhuurniv being abandoned and potentially overrun with undead, a party of ilythiiri nobles went to look in on the house that somehow escaped ans survived the fall of Maerimydra some four years ago.
Upon arrival they found the front gates open, and a guard present. Going inside the other servants and guards were in attendance as well. In fact it would seem that all was well. But deceit is a virtue, after all.
The nobles were received by Illharess Dhuurniv herself, who explained that the previous absence of guards was in fact some sort of 'replacement' plan, to do away with those who were no longer needed. If the nobles believed this story or not, remains to be seen.
The group then reminded Illharess Dhuurniv of her treaty to support the other qu'ellaren in their efforts to retake the cities. Illharess Dhuurniv assured them that they would be ready when called upon.
Fodder can be useful, even if it might intend to betray you...