Session 55

After discovering he now had fiery red wings to match his hair Siegbert began to panic and knocked over various things in Avas room. Kaspar was able to calm him down by tossing the chamber pot in his direction and after getting cleaned up and used to his new appendages, Ava handed Siegbert a long coat to cover himself. They discussed their plans for the day over breakfast and agreed to meet at the park at 11. Ava and Siegbert would go to the palace to confront Sparsam while Kaspar and Siegward would head to the temple of Shallya and see what was happening there.

As they left the college all four felt something in the air but shrugged it off. The streets were busy and people were already drinking heavily. One person in particular grabbed another mans wife and a fight broke out that was quickly stopped by two watchmen. One of the watch took great pleasure in kicking one of the men on the floor. The group noted something was off. Ava and Siegbert were greeted at the palace by the Knights Panther and allowed in after they made a joke at Siegberts headgear. The went to Sparsams room and confronted him pretending to be here on behalf of Dieter. They divulged what they knew about Frau Kenner and looked to help Sparsam. He broke down in front of them and gave up what he knew. That he was addicted to drugs that Frau Kenner supplied and that she was threatening to withhold them if he didn't continue to support the taxes. He also told them that he was scheduled to meet her at 9 again tonight. The calmed him down with a bottle of spirits and reassured him that they could maybe find a different supplier. After confirming with Sparsam that he'd act normal they went to see Luigi who was passed out on his own floor. Groggily getting to his feet Luigi left with the pair to get some breakfast in one of the great tents in the Park.

While in the Red Tent Luigi grabbed two pints for both Ava and Siegbert. They briefly discussed the oddity of how people were acting. Excessive drinking and debauchery was abound, far too much even for the final day of the festival. Something was off.

Kaspar and Siegward went to the temple of Sigmar to find a sermon ongoing. Not wanting to wait to the end they went to the temple of Shallya and spoke to a Witch Hunter about why it was closed off. He was very curt with them and gave them nothing. As they turned away Kaspar made a comment to Siegward that the Witch Hunter heard. A loud crack went off and pain shot through Kaspars left leg. He had been shot from behind by the Witch Hunter. While many people panicked and ran many more cheered at the violence and demanded more blood. Siegward realised that some for of ritual must have already happened and quickly got Kaspar out of the area before the Witch Hunter could reload.

Herbert was dragged from his cell by two guards eager for some violence. One managed to convince the other not to hurt him too much before tossing him back in with the other wretches. Wendelin Klemm, the man who had been nice to Herbert before offered him a drink. Taking it Herbert wondered what the concoction was. Wendelin, looking confused, mentioned it was a family recipe.

Kaspar was seen to by a barber surgeon, a much larger queue than any other day had formed outside. Siegward went to the temple of Sigmar to tell all to someone in the know, he managed to convince an adept to fetch a Lector. After some pleading the Lector agreed to listen to this "doomsayer". Siegward told all and requested several things from the Lector. He wanted to know who the temple of Shallya had appointed to lead the parade, to check the sewers for chaos worshipers and gave him Ernsts' description and requested he look for him. The Lector cursed, fearing he'd get demoted for listening to this madman but agreed to do so all the same.

Siegward met with Siegbert and Ava and discussed what they knew. They spotted some people heading to the temple of Ulric for the execution of Dr. Malthusius. Outside the temple was a large crowed, deathly silent. Malthusius was led up the steps to a metal device where the Ar Ulric stood. Difficult to make out what was said the group managed to gather that the Ar Ulric asked if Malthusius had any last words before the doctor pleaded his innocence, his Kislev personality completely dropped. The Ar Ulric ignored him as the doctors head was placed in a vice and then slowly crushed. Malthusius' screams echoed out in the street until a loud pop sound occurred and the crowed erupted in applause. Feeling ill the trio went to leave and found many people partying harder in the streets, forming impromptu dance circles.

Siegward went to the barber surgeon to catch Kaspar but missed him along the way. Kaspar grabbed food and drink and waited and the rendezvous in the great park. Ava and Siegbert went to the temple of Morr. On their way there they found a wanted poster for Kaspar and Siegbert. Ava was able to get access to the morgue by pretending to be sent by the college. She gained access to the body of the guard Kaspar and Siegbert had killed yesterday and cast a spell to speak to the corpse. He told her he was just a guard making sure that they weren't going around another way and knew very little of what was inside the warehouse. The only useful information she got was that there was a window on the roof he had to protect. She also learned he didn't know what was inside but did hear voices. Heading back outside she met with Siegbert and the pair planned their next move. Siegward found Kaspar in the park and the two agreed to go their separate ways just before Siegward told Kaspar he was meeting the others at the college at 3.