Piotr holds it to the light and this way and that way. (Investigation 14) 

“What did the person say who gave it to you??”

Dervish replies, “Oh yeah,  the priest said, “Don't for a day.  The ink is time activated for 24hrs.”  I thought that meant it was only good for 24 hours. Huh, I guess we have to wait. i hate waiting. Any news from the imp?” 

“Nothing really worth reporting.  Have gotten some ingredients for crafting potions later. “

Spencer added “ I learned theses rumors and also cool map in Lady Luck tavern”

Dragonspear Castle was built over an ancient site of evil influences. (T)

 Dragonspear Castle was the source of a recent invasion from the Lower Planes. There is still a way to get to other planes somewhere in the depths of the castle. (T)

"Sounds great. The caravan continues tomorrow, correct? I was just going to sleep near the carts so as not to miss anything," says Piotr. 

Ven and Jey chime in, "Yeah we head out in the morning.  Best just get a good long rest in and be fresh for tomorrow.  We can take guard duty in shifts for the night and get some breakfast first light."

The night goes uneventful, and the group get breakfast before getting the wagons situated and ready to form up.  Some fun was had by a few on the town and others didn't spot much during their investigations.  Everyone is well rested and a strange note with nothing on it is still with someone.

A human named Azbara Jos and a gnome named Jemna Gleamsilver join the wagon caravan.  Azbara joins the cultist wagon and Jemna a different wagon, not the parties though.

OOC - Each character needs to make a Wisdom Insight Check or those proficient in Deception may roll a Charisma Deception check.

With Guidance is allowed.

Jeybar insight: 20 Insight check...

Ven Deception: 15 Deception check..

Dervish Insight 5

Piotr Insight 23

Pax. 
insight 8

deception 20

spencer

insight 6 

deception Nat 20 ,21 total

actually no one is proficient in deception and guidance won’t help with those perception rolls

During the evening of the first day out of Daggerford as you set up for the evening caravan circle up and meal preparations some of you notice some things.

Spencer, Pax, Dervish don't notice anything, likely involved in other activities to spot anything else.

Piotr, Ven, Jeybar all notices that the gnome who recently joined the caravan shows an interest in the human who joined at the same time and who was welcomed aboard one of the cult wagons as a passenger. They aren’t together, but during stops, the gnome often sidles up near enough to overhear anything the human might say, and she has also been spotted hovering near the cult wagons when the cultists are busy with tasks other than guarding the wagons closely.

Piotr, Ven, Jeybar notices that the gnome shows an interest in the characters. She has spoken to several of them, asking innocuous questions and commenting on the weather. She leaves the impression of being someone who flawlessly takes in every detail about people and her surroundings.

Piotr and Jeybar notices both and has the impression that Gleamsilver is aware of the characters watching her, too.

Ven flashes his harper's pen and Gleamsilver makes a point to come over and says softly, "Put that away you fool." She leaves abruptly not talking any further. 

Actions for the evening?

Imp stays invisiable and try’s to get into the humans area     And listen.  Can also transform into spider if needed to move around while invisible 

Piotr quietly shares his observations with the others. He then approaches the gnome (Gleamsilver?) and speaks to it in gnomish to see what he can learn of its intentions (insight 19). 

Dervish casts Goodberry and puts the resulting 10 berries in a pouch for potential future use. He then goes to check on the human they saved (is he still with us or did he stay at the village?) and otherwise wanders around offering to assist caravan members with minor injuries (medicine 18) and see if there is more he can learn about the assorted people in the caravan (perception 10). 

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Imp stays invisiable and try’s to get into the humans area     And listen.  Can also transform into spider if needed to move around while invisible 

How often do you send the Imp?

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Piotr quietly shares his observations with the others. He then approaches the gnome (Gleamsilver?) and speaks to it in gnomish to see what he can learn of its intentions (insight 19). 

Dervish casts Goodberry and puts the resulting 10 berries in a pouch for potential future use. He then goes to check on the human they saved (is he still with us or did he stay at the village?) and otherwise wanders around offering to assist caravan members with minor injuries (medicine 18) and see if there is more he can learn about the assorted people in the caravan (perception 10). 

 The others all agree with Piotr and the smell something foul.

Dervish finds the human recovering and is being tended to by the caravan's young cleric.  The human will survive and will assist you 6.

The next morning, Gleamsilver approaches the characters just as they are sitting down to the morning meal. After glancing around to make sure none of the cultists are watching, she puts her fingers to her lips, then takes the bowl of oatmeal that one of them is about to eat.

After poking through your oatmeal with the blade of her dagger, the gnome lifts it out and shows you an oatmeal-smeared object resembling a tiny bead. She glances over her shoulder toward where cultists sit at their breakfast. “It’s a sliver of bone,” she whispers, “curled into a circle so you can swallow it in a mouthful of gruel without noticing. Once eaten, it slowly uncurls inside you, exposing needle points that pierce your guts and kill you slowly. I suspect they’re in all your breakfasts.” As she gets up and walks away, she adds, “Let’s talk this evening.”

Actions:

Piotr dumps his oatmeal on the ground then pulls a few rations out of his backpack. Meanwhile, Dervish frantically digs in his oatmeal with his dagger and says, "Piotr, any chance you can shot a rabbit or two while we are on the road? And I wonder if the cook knows about this secret ingredient?" 

I can keep the imp there and an invisiable spider who just gods out and communicates to me when things get interesting 

Anyone digging in the oatmeal can make an investigation check.

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Piotr dumps his oatmeal on the ground then pulls a few rations out of his backpack. Meanwhile, Dervish frantically digs in his oatmeal with his dagger and says, "Piotr, any chance you can shot a rabbit or two while we are on the road? And I wonder if the cook knows about this secret ingredient?" 

The cook isn't aware of any issues with the oatmeal.  It wasn't his doing if there was anything in there he exclaims.

The team comes up with alternate breakfast out of caution.

 That evening, after most of the travelers have bedded down, Gleamsilver comes to the characters. "The name is Gleamsilver folks, we don’t work for the same people, but we’re all on the same side—we share a belief that the Cult of the Dragon must be stopped. I need to know what they’re carrying in those wagons and where they’re taking it. Will you help me find out? We can do it tonight."

Actions:

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I can keep the imp there and an invisiable spider who just gods out and communicates to me when things get interesting 

 You will gain intel on this eventually.

Jeybar Investigation:  22

Ven Investigation:  5

DC 15 investigation success noted below and can be shared with the others.

 Ven will pass it along.

Although Piotr acted on Gleamsilver's warning about the oatmeal (which was not all that tasty, anyway), he does not fully trust this newcomer. Piotr spends some time watching him to add or subtract from his concerns. Insight 24

Dervish asks how far they are from any population center including their destination. "Why tonight?" he wonders to Gleamsilver.