I have divined your quest. You seek eyes that watch others, even as the Eye of Helm watches them. The creatures you seek are the kin of beholders, but not true members of the species. Still, they are dangerous and should not be taken lightly.
A month ago, adventurers who had recovered it from a monster’s hoard sold a magical circlet in the city. It was a headband emblazoned with a large jade eye on its brow. Wondering if the artifact was related in some way to worship of Helm, the All-Seeing Eye, a cleric was sent to examine it. We determined that the circlet was actually related to the worship of a beholder cult. I decided that it would be best if the magic item was purchased by the temple and studied, but before we were able, the item was purchased anonymously and disappeared.
It is my belief that this circlet allows the wearer to control and direct these beholder-kin beasts – creatures that otherwise cannot be charmed or dominated magically. Further, it may be possible that the wearer may be able to share the senses of the beholder-kin he or she controls.
I offer you this information in the hopes that you can root out those who use the symbol of the Eye for evil ends. Should you recover the circlet, my church will reward you for turning it over to us.
Watchever Endra Mathlyn