Our heroes began on the upper level of the vault where they found some indecipherable Dwarven inscription. They once again requested the help of Yathra who followed Binky with the promise of more Gold. She arrived and read the mysterious runes revealing a not-so-complex riddle whereby a previously unknown secret regarding Beef's nickname was revealed.
With the secret recited, a hidden door was revealed and the party, including Yathra was able to descend into the lower level of the vault where they were confronted with a dilemma.
Whether to accept the mysterious Barok's gifts in exchange for discretion regarding the embezzled hoard or demand its return (which they tried). The Dwarf wouldn't budge and they agreed to his terms which included handing over the Stone of Golorr to prevent any others from making their way into the vault.
Upon attempting to leave the theatre, the group finds a production in full flow so they decide to leave via side doors only to discover that they are barred from the outside. This forces them into the south corridor where they are ambushed by unknown assailants (who are later revealed to be members of the Xanathar Thieves Guild). The attackers consist of a Dwarf, Bugbears and a wizard. The fight is short but brutal, with the Wizard managing to escape upon seeing his fellows beaten. The Dwarf (who has a crossbow attached to the stump of his left arm), knows that he's beaten and surrenders. Farraine, after a couple of attempts knocks him unconscious, douses him in wine to create the illusion of drunkenness in case they are stopped by the City Watch. It's a questionable ruse but the they make it back to Trollskull Manor without encountering the law who were too busy with the commotion back at the Pink Flumph theatre.
On the way back to the Manor, some of the more observant members of the group noticed a strange sight above them - a raven which appears to be following them. Finn sends Binky to do battle with the raven, but before he can get there, he is struck by a magic projectile. The group returns fire with their crossbows and raven also disappears when struck. A Mystery Wizard's familiar!
Farraine and Beef head down to the cellar and secure the prisoner before asking Chef Ozen to keep an eye on him. They return to the taproom for a cold tankard of Icewind Dale Ale and to discuss their next move.
Finn, distraught by the demise of Binky, sought to console himself with a drink in the corner of the taproom when a mysterious magic force knocked over his glass and wrote "I want it back..." on the table using the spilled liquid, leaving the rest of the group questioning just what IT is. The quest to Find the Mystery Wizard begins.
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