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Liam will check out the pillow and what could be attracting the butterflies. 

 (the butterflies vanish. inside the pillow is a cracked Wand of Secrets)

Alright let's move on

(You walk through the hallway and enter a new room. This 15’ x 35’ room once served as the manor’s kitchen. The room has several work tables and a large fireplace dominates the northern wall. There is a large collection of cooking utensils and pans. A narrow stairwell leads up to the second floor, and a door to the left of the fireplace appears to lead outside. Sitting on the largest of the tables is a wooden bowl containing three oddly colored apples. There is a bright blue one, a bright red one and one that is yellow. A tall chubby butler with a chef’s hat is setting the table, and greets you.)

"Hello" says Expos to the butler, "how are you? Are you expecting someone?"

"No one yet." (the butler leans close) "Whatever you do, dont try to fight the man named Astabar. His powers are too strong and he and his Imp lurk in this mansion."

Boomi searchesthe room 

Percentage 9

(This 15’ x 35’ room once served as the manor’s kitchen. The room has several work tables and a large fireplace dominates the northern wall. There is a large collection of cooking utensils and pans. A narrow stairwell leads up to the second floor, and a door to the left of the fireplace appears to lead outside. Sitting on the largest of the tables is a wooden bowl containing three oddly colored apples. There is a bright blue one, a bright red one and one that is yellow.)

Liam examines the apples

Investigation - 19

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Liam examines the apples

Investigation - 19

 (They appear to be normal apples other than feeling strange and being weird colors)

Have we noticed anything in our travels through the house that may match the color of these apples by chance? Bright blue, red and yellow?

Expos will ask the butler "We do not wish to fight, or even see Astabar or his Imp. Tell me, how do we avoid him, like you seem to be doing?"

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Have we noticed anything in our travels through the house that may match the color of these apples by chance? Bright blue, red and yellow?

Expos will ask the butler "We do not wish to fight, or even see Astabar or his Imp. Tell me, how do we avoid him, like you seem to be doing?"

 (no)

"just keep moving. i overheard him talking about something important on the top floor though"

Boomi Growls getting annoyed by the whole situation they are in.

"Then how do we get up there? Care to lead the way? I'm not asking if you couldn't tell! GUIDE us"

Boomi grips his Hammer.

Intimidation 14

Just to be safe Boomi puts a spell in his words. 

Command (guide)

You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. The spell has no effect if the target is undead, if it doesn't understand your language, or if your command is directly harmful to it.

Some typical commands and their effects follow. You might issue a command other than one described here. If you do so, the DM determines how the target behaves. If the target can't follow your command, the spell ends.

(i am going to say that you didnt use that spell slot as the butlet is a ghost and it wont work and i am feeling kind this morning as you might need that spell slot later)

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Boomi Growls getting annoyed by the whole situation they are in.

"Then how do we get up there? Care to lead the way? I'm not asking if you couldn't tell! GUIDE us"

Boomi grips his Hammer.

 

 "certainly. follow me."

(the butler opens a cabinet revealing a staircase)

"right through here"

OOC: Thanks I did not see where the butler was described as being a ghost

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OOC: Thanks I did not see where the butler was described as being a ghost

 *there wasnt. i just dont feel like having to plan out a short/long rest rn*

Boomi talks to the ghost as he follows it up the stairs.

Tell me what is this master and why is it here?

Expos will grab the bright blue apple and look at the butler "is this OK to eat?" and unless he hears otherwise, will take it, not eat it yet, and start to follow Boomi up the stairs.

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Boomi talks to the ghost as he follows it up the stairs.

Tell me what is this master and why is it here?

 "he stays alive by magic. the magic binds him and all that he has killed to this place."

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Expos will grab the bright blue apple and look at the butler "is this OK to eat?" and unless he hears otherwise, will take it, not eat it yet, and start to follow Boomi up the stairs.

 "it might make you change color but not much else."

Expos takes the blue apple, but doesn't eat it yet. He will then move over towards the cabinet that the butler just opened, and, assuming he see's nothing to give him pause, he will say to the others "this way" and will head up the stairs.