Session 51

Siegward made his way to a barber surgeon and had them look at his injuries. After a brief and painful session he left the place no better off. He then went to the College of Magic to speak to his sister.

Ava, meanwhile, was in the dungeons hoping to speak to Arnfried Arneth and learned the spell to speak with the dead. He eventually relented and offered it to her for a meagre five gold. She rummaged around for something to offer the lecturer and was able to convince him to lower the price slightly. She then went about copying the spell to her grimoire while he practiced his new magic.

Siegbert, Herbert and Kaspar made their way to the jousting event. The park was abuzz with life, people drinking, frolicking around and calling out for friends. Getting closer it was clear in order to see the action they'd need a seat in the stands. Paying for seats they found themselves far back in the bleachers and couldn't spot anyone of importance. The only one they recognised was Lady Isolde Von Strudeldorf, a noble they had shared a carriage with to Altdorf when they discovered Kastor, Herberts lookalike. They noticed she had blonde hair and a debate about whether she was their target ensued. Working up the courage, Siegbert went down and attempted to steal a hair from her head but bumped the man behind her, causing him to fall over. Siegbert played it off as the man attempting to rob him and the annoyed bystander soon backed down when Lady Isolde recognised Siegbert and vouched for him. Siegbert apologised to her and joined her to watch a joust between two knights, one Reiksguard and one of the Fiery Heart. They began to bet on who would come out on top, with Siegbert getting some coin should he win and offering some gossip should he loose. Instead Lady Isolde Von Strudeldorf offered to let him take her to the final Black Pool of Illusions. The knights geared up for a charge. The knight of the Fiery Heart landing a strong hit, but in turn was completely unhorsed by his opponent. Siegbert had won a date. Thanking her but apologising for other duties he excused himself before heading back to the others. Right before they left the stands they noticed they were being watched by a pair in purple clothing.

A plan was hatched to allow Herbert to leave first with Siegbert and Kaspar following after to see if the men in purple were hand affiliates. Sure enough as soon as Herbert left one followed him, but another stayed. Not wanting their companion to be abandoned they set off after the first purple man and kept an eye on the second, noticing he was following. A cat and mouse game ensued with Siegbert and Kaspar breaking off to try and confuse the hand while keeping an eye on Herbert. Herbert did his best not to be caught up with and the two possible hand agents wove in and out of the crowed keeping an eye on their marks. Eventually Siegbert rushed one of the two, who immediately began to back off and run. Not wanting to cause a scene Siegbert let him go and met up with Kaspar and Herbert at the college of magic.

Siegward had, after some exploring of the college, found his sister in the library. They had gone to her room to speak safely before a knock on the door interrupted their conversation. The rest of the group had arrived. It was time to act and all five set out for Witgensteins home with Ava changing into plain clothes to lower suspicion. As they arrived on the busy streets they could hear people calling out names and noticed that there were more guards than before. They ducked into the back alley and approached the house where Ava unlocked it with magic. Heading inside, with Siegward staying outside as look out, they went to the hallway with the candles. Instead of candles they found a naturally lit room with a watch Sargent and other watch ready to great them.

Ello ello, who are you then

The group booked it as fast as they could through the house and out the alley, more guards were attempting to cut them off in the alley but Siegbert, Siegward, Ava and Kaspar burst through and into the crowd. Herbert was not so lucky, caught and alone, he was placed into watch custody.