Game 83

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**Geradun on the Painting and History**

Geradun points to a case in the corner. It has leather latches on the side and a small coat of paint, but no dust has collected on the case itself.

G *“Aeidun, in a lot of ways, brought out the best in all of us. Even in the worst times. I’ll do what I can for the group. They need us. There’s strife everywhere. I’ve never been one for playing. Here. He’d want you to have this.”*

Rowan takes it.

R *“Thank you. I wish it was given under better circumstances.”*

G *“So do I.”*

R *“Here. I’d like to leave something with you, if I can.” Rowan takes his old lute off and shows it to Geradun.*

R “He once threw a knife at me to improve my concentration. To be honest, it turned out to be helpful in the end. I’d like to leave this for Freedrick.”

G *“Freedrick is still alive?”*

R *“Yes. At least last time we saw him.”*

…

Marius inquires about Midnight.

G *“I have a few questions myself. What’s your interest?”*

M *“My understanding is she ascended to take Mystra’s place.”*

G “*Who told you that?”*

M *“Legends. As a person of magic, I have some interest. She is my goddess of choice. She’s tied up in a number of things. I have a feeling Cyric might be tied up in it as well.”*

G “Not everyone knows the nature of their relationship. They were close. I don’t need to beat around the bush here. You boys be careful. You know of the Zhentarim, I assume?”

M “We’ve heard of them.”

G “I don’t believe Cyric would kill her. Not by the way that he’d look at her. And she at him with absolute trust. We all knew it. But no one said it. They had feelings for eachother. It’s part of what increased tensions. You must have known that Aiden was from Vaasa, judging by his red hair and white eyes. Well, several important figures… matriarchal in nature came from the Rashemi culture, representing their interests. They were to meet with several important dignitaries. Each sent their own figure to represent trust between nations. A lot of that changed after they went beyond the coast. Many things have changed. At the time I was a young ward… have you ever been to Evereska?”

M “I don't believe any of us have.”

G “It’s on the edge of the Anauroch Wastes now. My father was a lord there under Cyric and I was sent to represent our house. Each hailing from the east. Quile Veloran, Midnight, and Lareal; the three sisters came from the east. It seems they needed help with something. At the time Netheril was a booming magocracy. Looking for powerful help, they came to Cyric. The beggar king brought netheril out of the sands and united them under one banner. Great kinds coming together for mutual good. But at the same time, there was an undercurrent. Something always seemed to thwart us, sewing chaos wherever it could. It destroyed us all, I think…”

He looks back at the painting.

G *“The Zhentarim. At first, we thought they were isolated. Independent. The more experience I got, the more I could see their hand in everything. Even now, across the frontier, I can see their influence. The world is primed for more chaos. As brother turns against brother. Nations turn on each other. WHere we saw allies, now we see enemies. It wasn't enough that some men had hope in a perfect place. A perfect future. But the more our war behind closed doors continued, there were no perfect people. Only winners and losers. Some of us couldn't take moral highroads, we did what we had to. I lost my wife. Never thought I could hurt so much. If there is any amount of good I can do, hunting those bastards down, I will. But I have hope that there are good people that are willing to fight. But be careful. As chaos was sewn, they were confusing times. I should probably get some rest”*

Sage and Flagon: find Tolfor there.

May be worth approaching Lord Nashear about our concerns about the aqueducts.

*“I’d like mead dripping with honey.”* -Tolfor’s advice to Merrius.

…

Book with large tree. Pages engoldened. A shimmery magic.

A bowl with different rings.

Holy symbols. Some that I don’t recognize.

Ornate soup spoon. Two large rods.

Series of different cloaks in different arrangements. One of them gives off magic. There is a barrel with a litany of weapons.

A skeleton that looks amphibian, if it was crossed with a fish with legs. There is a large owlbear carved out of wood, reeling on its hind legs.

There is a chest with a locked door. Cirrine begins to pick through it.

There is an assortment of masks and horns adorning the walls. The windows are frosted over.

Otto is drawn toward a coat rack and the magic emanating from it.

…

After being kicked out of The House of Thousand Faces, the group begins to make their way toward the arcanist district.

…

**Ereb and Danny at the Shining Serpent Inn**

Ereb, still talking with the three gentlemen.

G1 *“Seems like we might set up an introduction. Have you heard the name Danny, by chance?”*

E *“No.”*

G1 *“Gris, go find where Mr. Yatsan is staying. In the meantime, perhaps we can become a bit more familiar. Where have you been? What have you done? Who have you killed?”*

E “*Tells a few highlights.”*

Gris returns.

Gris *“Perhaps you’d like to meet our boss now.” With that he leads him to a backroom within the Shining Serpent.*

*“What’s the best time to go fishing in the Black Lake?”*

*“Open the fucking door! The fish in the Black Lake always taste rotten”*

There are several men in here, lazing around playing cards in its smoky interior.

D *“Are you a man of the wolf? The moth? Or the baker? Or perhaps the docks, more interestingly?*”

E*“I’m here on a job for the baker.”*

D *“So I’m to understand you're looking for a bit of work? You’ve gotten yourself mixed up here in the war of coins. It seems like the P4 are going at it. All out brawl on the streets. Time for knives and open ears. If you’re good with me, you might even meet the boss. The damn thief catchers have been bearing down on us. But in the meantime there’s all the usual respects. I myself represent the docks. I could use a bit of a free agent like yourself. An up and comer.”*

E *“Don’t know how to say this, so I’ll come out and say it. I'm looking for the Crown of Tief.”*

D *“I can put in a word for you. You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours. I can start by telling you where the Baker is.”*

E *“And who is your boss.”*

D *“Nobody sees my boss unless they impress me a fair bit. The name is Captain Blackheart.”*

E *“I don’t know how long I’ll be in town. But if you do have work. Let me know.”*

D *“Perhaps we can help each other. There’s a box in the Baker’s office, lies a bit of tax collection and fees. Word is the baker is on the run. The wolf has him on the ropes. In that box is a good cut of our fees. I could use what's in that box.*

…

The War of 4 Coins; The city is split into multiple sides. Lady Moth in her quarters. While the wolf, baker, and docks fight over the scraps in the gutters. But you bring me that box, and I’ll take you to the captain. And if you want to know why that’s important… in this war of four coins. Who owns the docks, owns the city. We’re one of the only ones who can bring contraband in and out of the city. If you’re looking for provisions and safe haven, head to the Buzzing Bee. Tell them Danny Yatsan sent you.”

…

Ereb goes shopping at the Buzzing Bee.

…

Temple of Pelor:

Believe in the Three-Faced-Sun

Morning Lord Havansas

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