Veil of Temptation

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In the charming city of Glimmergate, known for its cobblestone streets, ornate architecture, and vibrant gardens, a hushed sense of intrigue blankets the air. The adventurers, Narla, Hilda, Kandy, Liz, and Aldier, find themselves amidst the city's bustling alleys and elegant squares. It is a city that thrives on secrets, where whispered conversations carry more weight than spoken truths. The hero's attention is drawn to a tearful woman named Elara, who approaches them near the city's central fountain. She implores them to help find her husband, a kind and devoted man named Arthur. He has gone missing under troubling circumstances.

## Adventurers Attending

* Narla
* Kandy
* Hilda Millgrove
* Aldier Carrion
* Liz Cold-scales

## Mission Notes

In the realm of Glimmergate, an enigmatic group of adventurers – Liz, Hilda, Narla, Kandy, and Aldier – found themselves drawn into the intricacies of a mysterious disappearance. Elara, a distressed woman, sought their aid in finding her husband, Arthur, who had vanished under peculiar circumstances. United by their guild and a shared purpose, the group set out to unravel the truth behind Arthur's sudden absence.

Upon investigating, the adventurers uncovered Arthur's penchant for the Black Bear, a local inn. Conversations with the barkeep revealed Arthur's last-known connection to the Red Sashes, a group of enigmatic individuals that raised suspicion. Aided by information gathered from the streets, including the homeless man Tez, and courtesans Krystal and Kandy, the group tracked down Sara – a woman linked to Arthur's mysterious disappearance.

Through clever manipulation and magical allure, the adventurers infiltrated the depths of the brothel, guided by the guise of a musical band, 'No Strings Bard'. Unveiling the intricate layers of deception, they eavesdropped on a sinister conversation between Sara and another succubus named Shanice. Their sinister plot unravelled as they plotted to eliminate witnesses to their operation.

In a daring confrontation, the group faced Shanice's malevolent forces. Employing both cunning strategy and potent magic, they thwarted Shanice's treacherous schemes and rescued a charmed man named Hammond. Amidst the chaos, Kandy ignited a blaze that drew attention to the building.

Escaping the conflagration, the adventurers disclosed their findings to the authorities, leaving the succubus intrigue behind. Guided by a desire to reveal the truth to Arthur's grieving wife, the group visited her home. Bearing the sad tidings of Arthur's assumed demise, they extended comfort and support to the distraught woman, omitting a small amount of information. In the aftermath of their tumultuous investigation, Aldier displayed a poster offering a reward for Sara's capture.

As Glimmergate continued its bustling life, the adventurers' footsteps faded, leaving behind a tale of mystery, love, and a shadowy network of succubus intrigue, waiting to be woven into the city's tapestry.

## Rumours

* How deep does the corruption of the Red Sashes go?
* Will there be any consequence to Kandy committing arson in broad daylight?
* With Sara escaping and a flautist missing, there's at least one Succubus roaming the streets of Glimmergate!

## Player Diaries

### Aldier Carrion

Liz, Hilda, Narla, Kandy and I took a trip to Glimmergate in a guild outing to watch each others back while we achieved our tasks. We came across a woman called Elara who was looking for her husband. He'd disappeared two nights ago acting strangely. We took a statement from the women and agreed to find the man drawn on the picture before us. She explained he frequented a bar after work called the Black Bear. She had already asked and he'd not been seen. We travelled to the Inn and speaking with the barkeep she revealed that he's not been seen in days after leaving with a member of the 'Red Sashes' a group of Courtesans. Asking the local street rats a homeless gentleman named Tez and a couple ladies named Krystal and Kandy revealed the location in question. As we arrived I charmed a women called Sara (Now presumed a succubus) to allow us in to investigate under the guise of being a band called 'No Strings Bard'. After some subterfuge and well placed spells I found myself listening to a private conversation between Sara and 'Shanice' (another succubus). They explained their operation was compromised and Sara planned to have us killed as she moved operation. Shanice stayed behind as she tried to kill a man called Hammond who was charmed. Luckily enough I managed to enchant the attacking force leaving us to deal with the succubus without trial. Slaying Shanice and freeing Hammond we left after Candy decided to start a small fire. Leaving the guards to deal with the fire and the authorities we learned more about the succubi operation in Glimmergate. We then headed to Elara's home to explain (leaving out the succubus) information about how her husband is presumed dead. *As Aldier arrives back in the guildhall he heads to the message board and pinning next to an ad about Mephit Reds reads a poster* "Wanted Sara *Picture* Last seen in Glimmergate Reward"

### Hilda Millgrove

Hilda and some various guild members were hanging about in Glimmergate, she had gone shopping and bought a magical cloak, figuring she was in need of some protection. Before long the group was approached by a very distressed lady, exclaiming her husband had gone missing. After asking some questions they headed to the inn the missing man (Arthur, a dwarf) frequented. There they asked some questions about him, and the group discovered he’d been seen a lot with a woman who was a part of the “red sashes”; a group of sex workers in the city. After finding some other members of the sashes in the street, the party was directed to a brothel in town to meet with the owner of the establishment, a woman called Sara. Hilda Aldier and Liz put on a stellar performance for her in an attempt to gain information, but after it proved fruitless, Aldier and Liz used invisibility magic to gain more information upstairs. Before either of them could relay information to her though, the entrance was locked and the group were attacked by guards of the brothel. They didn’t put up much of a fight however had Aldier hypnotised them all in place with ease. Following this, the group ran upstairs to find one of the workers, now revealed to be a succubus, attempting to feast on a man. She was quickly wrenched back to the hells by Narla, Aldier and Kandy, while Liz healed up the man and they began to run away, not wanting to see the guards when their hypnosis broke. Kandy however proved to be a loose cannon once again, attempting to set the building on fire with the injured man still inside. Hilda ran back to help him out, and they all managed to escape safely. Coming to the sad conclusion that Arthur may be dead, the group went back to inform his wife of their findings. Hilda decided to stay in the city on lookout, not really comfortable with the idea of having to inform somebody of their husbands death. That was the end of it for now, another person on Hilda’s list to track down at some point.