Given the lateness of the hour, the taproom of the Black Ferret Tavern & Eatery is dim and empty, but not quiet. The silence is broken by neither laughter nor song, but by the snapping of bone and the tearing of flesh as Yrsa Grimkeldottir messily devours an entire roasted goose, a plate of glaz...

The streets are dark when Viktor emerges from his shop to feed his hunger. Fortunately, mage-lamps provide ample light along the streets of the Old City. But as Viktor locks the front door of his workshop, a towering shape blocks the light. The smell of sweat, salt, and pine is overwhelming. A voice...

Fixated with his toil upon the aurumvorox, long hours pass Viktor by without his notice. He only breaks his labors to relieve his humors and fetch water from the alley well. Water was a necessity for the working of alchemy and the brewing of coffee. Otherwise, Viktor did little than dissect and dist...

I'm perfectly fine with Nose for Gold being a Die Trait. Given the nature of the system, I have no issue with you coming up with traits that the aurumvorox could reasonably have. Obviously, I'll call shenanigans on anything ridiculous, but I'm not terribly worried about having to do that. Advantage...

After a journey that had taken him farther north then he'd ever been and into the service of the most bizarre creature he'd ever encountered, Viktor Guntram returned to his humble workshop on its narrow street nestled in the district officially titled 'Old Rohm'. Most called it 'Old Money', because ...

"Perhaps the delegation can accompany you upon your return to Trium when your quest is successfully concluded." Vandor's tone did not make it sound like a suggestion. "As to your monster hunter problem, I can make some polite inquiries. I assume I can dispatch any interested parties ...

That's acceptable to me. Roll your BoA and script your volley. Vandor BoA: 7 Vandor's Statement of Purpose: Viktor will return to Trium with an Imperial delegation to persuade Cailleach to ally with the Empire against the Eight Eyes. Victor's Statement of Purpose: Vandor will arrange for a skilled ...

"A potentially useful ally then?" Vandor wants to convince you to turn around, go back to Trium with an Imperial delegation, and hammer out an agreement with Cailleach. Are you interested in having a Duel of Wits about that? You can negotiate what you're willing to DoW, and you can always...

"Nemedor? Truly?" The surprise on Vandor's face is obvious. He chuckles and then waves a hand in Viktor's direction. "An interesting errand, but not one that interests me. What I want to know is about her allegiances. Is she a threat to the Empire?"

"Oh?" A long sip of hot tea. "What's that?"

Make a Falsehood Test vs Ob5 (Vandor's Will) or he knows you're holding something important back. You can have +2D Advantage for it being a lie of omission. Vandor pours himself a fresh cup of tea from the filigree pitcher on the platter. "Nothing more to report?" Behind Viktor, the cabin...

Vandor listens silently as Viktor relates the events of his mission to Trium. When it is finished, Vandor makes no immediate response. He simply sits, studying Viktor's face intently. Finally, the silence is mercifully broken by the clink of Vandor's porcelain cup as he sits it down on the silver p...