Session 42

The session opened with Seigbert and Kaspar standing outside the smouldering remains of the Orge's Gutplate staring in confusion. After learning about the rampaging Beastmen and that those displaced by the Gutplate's destruction had been housed by the Sisters of Shallya the pair set off to try and claim their winnings from the previous day's Snotball games. While the bookie with whom they'd placed their second set of bets was easily found the pair were forced to spend most of the morning searching for the other bookie. Shortly before 11 the man was found and attempted to short-change the pair by only paying nine Shillings for their 3/1 bet. After the pair pointed out his 'mistake', they put a few brass on the tournament's most unlikely team (the odds being a good 200/1). With money in hand Kaspar and Seigbert decided to return to the Gutplate and track the others down, now that they had some money to pay for replacement lodgings.

Having spent the evening after the fire recovering in the temple of Shallya, Seigward and Herbert spoke to the Sisters and learned that Addic was a gnome who was to lead a procession for the temple... But has not been seen since the attack. After mentioning that their friend Seigbert was a talented musician who might be able to take Addic's place if needed, and having a meal of simple broth, the pair made small donations to the temple in gratitude. Arriving at the remains of the Gutplate mere minutes after Seigbert and Kaspar departed the pair spoke to the Watch on guard, getting permission to enter the charred remains and look for any surviving positions. Seigward finds the remainder of his mail armour, to badly damaged to be of use. After speaking further with the guard, which leaves Seigward disappointed in the idiocy and clear bias of Middenheim's Watchmen, both set off to speak with Kirsten and Dieter. Arriving at the house in the Ulric'smund the pair informed the Champion and his fiance about the attack by the Beastmen and some of their suspicions. Noting how Josef Sparsam, the Chancellor, seemed to croup up in many of the rumours and whispers The Crew had heard Dieter offered to arrange a formal introduction so they could speak with him. Sharing what else Petra had told Seigbert, to better attain if she was a reliable source of information, the pair departed to try and find the others. By the blessing of Ranald the pair happened upon Sparsam fleeing from a mob of dwarfs.With quick thinking Herbert was able to disguise the Chancellor as the mob passed them by. offering some coin for their continued protection Sparsam spoke to Herbert and Seigward as they escorted him back to the Royal Palace. Along the way the pair came to the conclusion that Sparsam was not directly involved in the taxes, or their still unknown sinister purpose.

In the College of Magic Ava awoke tired and sore from the battle the night before. Leaving her chambers Ava discovered the College was in lockdown with several Witch Hunters and their retinues questioning all about the attack. After being interrogated, partly at gunpoint, about her presence in the Gutplate by one of the Witch Hunters Ava was allowed out from her room and went down to breakfast. Speaking to the other students Ava learned that tensions ran high on both ends. When speaking to Janna she was called on her reckless actions and decision to take Marianne with her to the Gutplate - knowing that Waldor would be there - before being sent away. After searching for a way to leave the grounds undetected Ava was alerted to an assembly being called. Janna announced that the Beastmen came from Doctor Malthusius' show and the College was no longer under Witch Hunter scrutiny but all members were forbidden from going to any bars, taverns or ale houses until the festival was over. Catching Janna after the announcement, and informing her of all the details that had not yet been told, Ava made her way to class with Marianne.

*Write up by Matt, please point out spelling mistakes.*