Open House

**Open House** is a side case in *The Sinking City*. This case is given by an Innsmouther called Walter at the Fish Market.

A note could potentially lead Charles Reed to Walter. This note is found on a table in the Devil's Reef Hotel, entitled *"To Walter"*.

He asks Charles to put incense burners in his properties to ward off wylebeasts infesting the places that he would like to rent, and to take photos as proof.

## House in Coverside

The house, which has no door, is located in southern Coverside, Lincoln St between Derry Ln and Landing Ave.

## House in Shells

The house is in western Shells, in an infested area, on Hawking Ln, between Inner Shine St and Warren Rd.

### Notes

On the desk next to the incenseorie upstairs

* Don't tell the police : *"Your husband crossed paths with a powerful man, and has been taught a lesson. If you want to see him again, bring all the bullets he's stashed away. Don't try to fool us - he already told us how much he's hiding. And for his and your safety, don't even think about going to the police !"*

held by a knife on a painting upstairs

* Don't look! : *"Run away from this place, and don't look back. No matter what, do not gaze your eyes upon that awful man in the painting! A few months ago I was visiting a lady friend for a cup of tea (and free lodgings, if my charm served me well). I saw him for the first time then, hanging on the bedroom wall. Staring. He has been following me since, and now he's made his way here, to my own room! heed my warning and leave - leave before your eyes meet his!"*

## House in Salvation Harbor

The house is in western Salvation Harbor, Seven Oaks St, between Eel St and Castle St. It is only accessible via boat. much of the danger can be avoid via a set of exterior stairs.

### Evidence

Upstairs, on a desk

* Letter about the deal : *"Jerry, I'm sorry to disappoint you. While it's true I own several ships, none of them can take you and your sister to the sea. Nevertheless, there are other captains in this borg who may agree with your plan. Come to the port, find me near the entrance, and I'll introduce you to some of my friends. Yours, Vince."*

On a small table near a couch upstairs.

* Letter from the hospital : *"Dear Jeremy, my tests suggest that in many ways your symptoms resemble the so-called 'Innsmouth Syndrome'. Your case is a difficult one, but science may help you to fight this illness. Come by again, and we'll try a free therapy based on the experimental deworming medicine I've invented. I'm convinced the syndrome is a result of helminth infestation from raw or poorly cooked fish ! Sincerely yours, P. Grant, M.D."*

On the ground on a mattress upstairs.

* Diary from the sunken flat :

> *"01.04 Eating fisk changes my skin a lot ! Its elegant paleness has changed to an ugly greenish color. I thought that my mirror was spoiled by damp, but it is not !*
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> *01.24 The balsam I bought didn't help. I can't sleep now. What if I'll become green, like a seaweed ? Or those nasty corals will grow on me ?*
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> *02.13 Jeremy has caught a cold. I'm so afraid he'll lose his job ! He went to the doctor and wears this ugly scarlet scarf even while sleeping ! Poor Jeremy !*
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> *03.11 The sheets are so dry that I can't sleep. Maybe a short walk will help. The water tonight is so calm... I want to touch it."*
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## Reporting back to Walter

Once the incense burners have been placed and the photos taken, Charles reports back to Walter at the Fish Market, commenting on the poor state of his properties. Walter mentions "beating ol' Victor at his own game".

Completing this quest unlocks the Vyshyvanka outfit.