Hidden Secrets

In the tavern in town(17:53), Kesra sits down and focuses, trying to send Leona a magical message. Surprisingly, it works, and Leona comes down to talk to her. Kesra tells her that Roman is part of the Silence, and probably bad news, but Leona insists that Kesra doesn't know him like she does. Kesra gives up and heads back to the Moon Tree.

At the Moon Tree(29:30), Rey tells the others that he has some things that he needs to do, and departs. Kesra runs into him on her way back, and they wish each other well. Kesra also stops by a courier by the name of Josh Mulligan, and sends a letter.

Maudit and Deirdre(36:01) decide to head into town as well. Synestra gives them amulets to protect them from fiends before they leave. They head to Deirdre's father's shop.

In Roman's room(38:32), Leona asks Roman about the Silence. He admits this is one name of the organization they work for. She tells him about what she's heard about the Silence taking Deirdre's mother. He says that he's sure the Silence had nothing to do with that, and that they are doing good work. He promises to look into where Deirdre's mother. He warns her that Lady Meris has put out a bounty for Leona.

Outside Deirdre's father's shop(49:21), Deirdre asks Maudit to distract her father for a few minutes, so that she can get a component needed for a spell to help protect the party. They disguise themselves, and Deirdre turns Amaryllis invisible before they enter. Maudit introduces them as "Margaret and Derek" and asks for an introduction to different types of jewels. He winds up buying a ring, while Amaryllis swipes a diamond.

Back at the moon tree(1:13:52), the group tells Leona that Rey has left, and Lena gives her a letter from him. They discuss what to do next, and Deirdre says that she wants to go look for her mother. Synestra tells them about the Well of Wonder, a legendary place in the mountains of Wolfecreste, where, rumor has it, if you can find the place, you can ask one question of it, and get an answer. They begin researching this place in Synestra's library. Leona also tells them about the information that Roman gave her about her parents, hoping that they can stop by there on the way.

Kesra asks Synestra(1:21:35) about a random jug on a shelf with liquid in it that she drank from previously, which turns out to be unfinished Kombucha. She shares some with Maudit, asking him about his scales. He doesn't know what it's about, and says he's just along for the ride. He also tells her about meeting Deirdre's father.

Meanwhile, Kesra and Leona(1:27:49) have been reading about the Well of Wonder. Deirdre finds a handwritten note in a book about the Well. It says:

> Those who wish to challenge fate,
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> To a jumbled shout walk straight
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> Sunset fires in dexteree
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> Find where Syranita used to be
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> At the high place, near the skies
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> Look for other watchful eyes
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> Sleep not 'neath the dark pine trees
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> Be on your guard, take not your ease
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> Voyage when the daylight dims
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> Danger in the water swims
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> Make no sound with spear or sword
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> Lest you wake the Dark Prince's horde
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> Shades of creatures who have died
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> Bones of warriors who have tried
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> Those who cross and live to tell
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> Will see the centaur and the bell
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> Face the lord who points the way
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> And afternoon on mid-winter's day
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> Death will open up its grave
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> Who goes there? None but the brave
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They ask Synestra about several things, and she tells them that Syranita is the Aarakocra god, the Dark Prince refers to Orcus, the demon prince of undeath. She also says that she's the one who wrote the riddle, having seen it in a vision.

The group discusses their next move(1:54:40) - they decide to stay in Adare for one more day and then head north. Leona tells them about the bounty on her head. Deirdre picks Synestra's brain about the Well of Wonder, but doesn't really learn anything more. Maudit decides to head into town alone to get out of the tree.

Maudit heads to the tavern(2:06:32), discretely showing the thieve's guild token from Wolfecrest. The bartender allows him into a high-stakes poker game in the back. He asks about jobs in town, and a young woman tells him that the local jeweler is a mark, that he's been asking too many questions. He also talks about an officer nearby with a mistress with lots of trinkets and such, as well as a shipment that's coming into town soon. He tries to cheat in the card game and gets caught, and the woman demands that he meet her in a private room. He does so, and she reveals herself to be a woman that he knows from Wolfecrest named Sarah, telling him that she always liked him. He quickly makes his excuses and awkwardly leaves.

While Maudit is gone(2:39:39), Leona speaks with Analena, asking her if she has any henna to dye her hair. She doesn't, but suggests that Leona talk to Synestra, who gives her a hat of disguise. As Lena excuses herself to go to bed, Deirdre catches her. Having noticed that she skipped dinner and is going to bed early, she asks Lena if she's pregnant, and she admits that she is.

After everyone goes to sleep(2:56:33), Deirdre goes to see Eachthighern. She tells him that they're leaving for the Well of Wonders soon. She promises that she will take off the necklace that hides her from him when she can. She asks if Tatiana has made her immortal, and he says not yet - but perhaps one day, if he keeps up his end of the deal, but won't tell her what that entails. He shows her the mark, and says that shat she is a descendant of Accalia, the first Keeper, who gave her life to establish the Primal Ban, the Divine Gate. He tells her that her mother had a job within the Covenant - to keep a record of all the family lines. She asks about Maudit's mark, and Eachthighern says that there's never been a Tiefling keeper. He says that there's a rumor that Maudit is descended from Tiamat herself.

In the morning(3:13:00), Leona comes up to find Deirdre dozing on the sofa. They discuss finding Deirdre's mother, and talking to Leona's parents. Kesra and Maudit wake up, and the party says their goodbyes to Synestra and Analena. They get another amulet of protection for Kesra from Synestra.

They head into town(3:23:39), and Deirdre finds some leather armor, but decides not to buy it at 12 gold pieces. Leona leaves the group, returning to the bar to find Roman, talking to a young woman who introduces herself as Genevieve, but quickly leaves. He tells her that he's heading to the capital for some important work, and they say goodbye.

Maudit, having disguised himself(3:31:09) as Derek again, and followed Leona, witnesses that conversation, then runs into Sarah again. She comes onto him, but Maudit turns her away, awkwardly leaving and heading for the jeweler. He picks up the ring he had commissioned, with a fire opal in it. Maudit tells him that he overheard a rumor about him being in danger.