a front to distract the elites so that Terick Vaena II’s death can be obfuscated
Act 1
ball, socialising, music
introduce some important figures
Hint that Douglas Beck is creepier than first thought
the displays look incredibly lifelike, unannily so
reveal elites discussing, have overhear that “he can’t be trusted”
have Dannick Vaena introduce himself to Graxious and make reference to “Be Prepared”
reveal that Moretti Family have noticed Axton and have them lead him into a back room.
bridge into next phase as someone sees this happen
Act 2
following after Axton, f8 find themselves in a basement where axton is tied to a chair
the group are attacked by 2 automatons (match the description from the interlude)
they have to fend them off with no items armour
the automaton will flee deeper, and they’ll notice the store room with their belongings
deeper in they’ll discover a room with cabinets like on display - one will read “Leonin - native to the jungles of The Paradisian Coast, it is believed this man was a feared warrior for the hidden city of Elysia… ”
they’ll be attacked by 3 mysterious figures in hoods
Brutish hits hard and fast, hard to take down - weak to mental conditions
Lithe hits for big damage if left alone - shouldn’t take much to kill, but hard to hit
Clinical is flexible - spellcaster
easy to hit, hard to lock down
find a note saying “strings will arrive in the morning to pick up the goods. He will make sure it goes off without a hitch.”
Act 3
the next morning
invited to Castle Roan as congratulations for their deeds
Dannick Vaena lauded them in front the court, before admitted his heart wasn’t fully into it.
