Session 39

The night of Marktag ended with Ava retiring early and her brother unconscious on the streets of Middenheim. Our other three enterprising members travelled into the dark streets of the Southgate-Ostwald District. Unable to find any sign of a bounty Siegbert brought with him. They did get lucky with Siegberts quick fingers and lifted 5 silver coins from an unattended coin purse. Heading to the Dragon Ales Brewhouse the were surrounded by a group of thugs who demanded to know if Siegbert was the one who got Erwin locked up. Quick thinking of Siegberts part(and a whopping 10 degrees of success roll) convinced the thugs that they had simply gotten confused. He's a famous performer and they must have seen his face about. As several thugs go to deal with the "tip" they received the others accompanied our heroes for a drink.Gossiping a little they learned that war was heating up between the provinces of Talabecland and Ostland. They also discovered that there was an operation on the go of taking pieces of flyers from the carnival and pissing on them to 'bleach' the paper. Then selling it on to clerics or wizards due to the high prices of the scroll tax. Siegbert also got more information about one of his targets but the thugs became very suspicious again(this also cost Siegbert a fate point to decide the result).

The next morning Siegward wakes in a cell as a guard recognises him and soaks him in water. Warning him to be more careful in Middenheim Siegward gets his stuff back minus his coin purse. He does his best to get back to the Ogres Gutplate asap to wash up. Catching up with his allies, now having breakfast. Ava sought out the Deputy Wizard Jana, instead found a Luigi sneaking away out of the college. Ava gave him some choice words and mocked his honour. Speaking to Jana she caught her up on the nights events and warned her a master hypnotists was abound. After this she spoke to Menogoth Heiliger, a lecturer in the college to try and convince him a second time to help her. In his office at the top of the building, decorated like a greenhouse/observatory, she explained why she believed Bel-Ezan was murdered and Menogoth promised her help in any way he can. From there he gave her the key to Bel-Ezan's room. Ava poured over his stuff for hours but found no clues.

Back at the festival the challenges to the champion are underway and for old times sake Siegbert gives it one final go. Dieter takes him very seriously and ends the fight swiftly. Kaspar proves better, pushing the champion to his limit, before eventually getting beaten. As this is the final day to challenge the champion Dieter retains his title and chats with several friends such as Alavandrel. Rallane is also in attendance and concocts a nasty ballad about poor Kaspar getting bested. Siegbert and Kaspar place bets early on the snotball teams, spreading them out to always come out on top, before meeting back up with Herbert and Siegward and travelling to the dwarfs choir. There they enjoy the sounds of the choir while they scout around for any official looking dwarfs to gain an ally.

Ava heads to class where she gets the hang of the spell needed for the Black Pool Illusions. After class she bides her time to speak to Waldor alone and he seems dejected with the task ahead of them, mentioning he no longer trusts anyone, not even Jana Blitzen. Ava tries to get him to help keep and eye on the chancellor but he refuses. She does however gain his aid to research Bel-Ezan's study. After a few hours Ava finds a book translated into Reikspiel from Elthárin and notices some obvious discrepancies. It could be code for secrets Bel-Ezan kept.