”Give me about an hours rest and I can canvas the whole area.”  Leif tips his hat and a hummingbird darts out.  “Be on your best behavior little one.”  If he can short rest, afterwards he will cast flock of familiars greet each by name and send them off to look for the datura.

"Well, they protect the spirits of the jungle," Nagis replies.

Screechirk then looks around and notices a faint trail of glitter on the floor.

"Fair enough, Leif. That fight did take a bit out of you." replies Screechirk, shuddering as he recalls the gnome's cries of pain during his spellcasting. He turns to Nargis, "Could you get us some food and wine to catch our strength with?" He mentions the glitter to Leif as a lead once they're ready.

Nagris nods, "I guess that can be arranged for protecting Zenia."

Then a few moments later he returns with some bread and water.

Leif accepts the bread and water then begins a long conversation with Glass, about the summoning.  An hour and ten minutes later a family of sprites appear;  Glass, Lotus, Spelt, & Thistle.

Lief greet each one they embrace one another then after a brief description of whom is being looked for, “To the four winds, as unseen as the breeze.”

the family of sprites blinks invisible and flies off in search of the datura.

The family of sprites fly off exploring the town. However, before too long the woman is spotted heading towards the pier.

"Good work with your familiars." compliments Screechirk, delighted at the results. "Shall we head to the pier and deal with this assassin?"

Leif telepathically growls <yes let’s get some answers then collect our reward>

As Screechirk and Leif leave The Thornapple, the streets are alive with joyful music and exuberant festival-goers watching an oncoming parade.

An open carriage drawn by an ox leads the procession. The carriage bears a large man wearing a white mask and vines of jeli flowers. He waves to the adoring public as figures in gowns and head scarves the colour of jeli flowers march after him, sweeping the ground in wide strokes with handmade brooms.

Nearby, locals call out to the man in an attempt to get his attention, "Prince of Vice".

Prince of Vice-  history 21

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Leif recalls that the March of Vice is overseen by the Prince of Vice, who acts as both an organiser and a theatrical figure. Chosen by the Kings of Coin, the masked Prince of Vice marches in the parade every evening. The parade is to be followed by the Covenant of Magic, magic-using elders who wave fans and brooms, symbolically sweeping Zinda's sins into the sea. On the tenth night, the Prince of Vice steps into the sea and sheds their mask, bringing the festivities to a close.

"Your familiars found the datura heading towards a pier, right?" asks Screechirk to Leif. "Prince of Vice. Chosen by Kings of Coin. Think this may be another assassination attempt? If so it might be best if we stop him."

Leif will direct his familiars to stay invisible and track the Datura, he will look through Glass’ eyes and see where exactly they are then he will head straight to the spot.

Leif realises that the parade is heading straight towards the pier. However, there are too many people in the parade for anyone to squeeze past.

As the parade draws nearer the jetty, grasping weeds and vines erupt from the cobblestone street beneath the carriage at the head of the parade. The ox pulling the cart panics, causing the vehicle to careen into a post covered in decorations. The vegetation then wraps around the cart’s wheels and the closest bystanders. A pair of revelers produce weapons, revealing themselves to be guards protecting the Prince of Vice.

However, Leif spots the woman wearing green and yellow throwing something towards the cart. Then not a moment later, a cloud of pink ashes burst from a sachet, striking the two guards.

Screechirk sighs while readying to take flight. "Not again." he mutters. "Everyone back!" he shouts, hoping to get civilians out of the way.

Initiative: 10+3 = 13

Initiative 12

if possible the sprites will ready their tiny short bows prepared to attack just before Leif calls on his patron for aid…

When his turn comes around 4 tiny arrows arch toward the woman in yellow & green.

 23 18 16 25 (rolled with advantage due to invisibility)

4 damage if they all hit plus 4 saves

target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. If its saving throw result is 5 or lower, the poisoned target falls unconscious for the same duration, or until it takes damage or another creature takes an action to shake it awake.

(Prince of Vice: 7, guards: 11, woman: 4)

(Guards, Screechirk, Leif, Woman, Prince of Vice)

The two guards advance on Screechirk and Lief. The first guard approaches Screechirk and attempts to strike with his spear.

(Attack: 21 Damage: 8 piercing damage.)

The second guard attempts to attack Leif with his spear.

(Attack: 10 Damage: 3 piercing damage.)