Perception: 16

Sybil grumble as she read the notes, seeing the last flames of the lantern, she hands the note over to her mage hand and direct the hand to burn the note in the fire before leaves her room for the coffee pot. 

"Today's the day this place opens up huh?" Sybil looks out the window while drinking her coffem, "When this settle down, I may have a job for us from an old client,"

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Perception: 16

Demalis, you think the entity might be talking about Lois Amcanthra. With your 16, you deduce that whatever is inside of you has looked at your memories and noticed the interactions with you two - such as acquiring her handkerchief. You gather that it's likely her station and noble blood that this entity is attracted to. Yet you don't feel any urge to attack Lois or anything like that. 

Twitch isn't particularly sure whats required of them but knows its an important day so takes up a station at the front door.

Meep finishes his coffee, and smiles at Jaina. "Everything's fine, thank you. We've got a busy day, no time for dawdles or doodles - there's work to do!" 

He'll then join Twitch at the door, and he'll warn them. "When it's time to open, I'm going to be doing a little magic. Some lights, maybe some sounds - nothing to worry about." At the appropriate time, he'll cast Dancing Lights and Minor Illusion to create miniature fireworks and little bouncing globules of light that float a few feet from the entrance, drawing attention to the sign. As he catches people's attention, he'll create an animated illusion of a cheeky troll skull and use the dancing lights to illuminate the eye sockets. Meep will also occasionally drop the image aspect of his illusion and just create sounds like a trumpet fanfare and a snazzy drum beat to help announce the opening. 

Meep, as you say this you hear a high-pitched voice appear above you. "If you need any help with lighting or special effects, I can help." 

Above you materialize Wishes, the faerie dragon from the theater. He's smiling at both you and Twitch but moves closer to you. "I have years of experience operating it for shows at the theater." 

Meep is glad to see Wishes, and happily enlists his aid. After the initial display outside, he or Wishes can go inside and do event lighting in the main taproom. 

Is there anything anyone wants to do before the wine tasting, or can we speed up to it? If you want to buy anything, supplies, items, food, we don't have to roleplay that. 

During the initial night, Delmalis will try to quietly mingle, trying to gauge peoples impressions. 

Insight: 8

Fast foward to the wine tasting, guests have arrived and the wine is pouring. The staff is at their places, helping everyone. 

The following guests are at the party

Mirt the Moneylender

Lois Amcanthra - though she's helping

Lady Silverhand

Ulkoria Stonemarrow from the Order of Magists and Protectors

Fala Lefaliir the herbalist on Trollskull Alley

Vincent Trench the PI on Trollskull Alley

OOC: If there any other guests you think should be at the tasting, feel free to add them

The only one who engaged anyone in conversation was Ulkoria, who tells everyone that she used to own Trollskull Manor and has liked what everyone has done with the place. She also approaches Meep and asks him about the offer to join the Order of Magists and Protectors.

What is everyone else doing? 

Meep looks up from the charcuterie and waves happily as Ulkoria as she approaches. "You have to try this - I've had dried meats before, but this ...proshu- ...prouscit- ... cured ham is amazing! I was thinking about your offer, and you said we have responsibilities, yes? But there are perks, too, right? I can learn more spells with you?"

Ulkoria eats the meat. "Yes, cured ham is amazing. There are perks with the Order. We trade spell components and magic items. You would have access to our vaults. That includes spellbooks and new spells, some that are rarely seen out in the open. As for our duties, our main duty Is to police the use of magic in Waterdeep. And when I say policing, I mean encouraging others to use magic responsibly and safely in the city. I'm sure the letter also pointed out that we also serve as bodyguards and firefighters. You'd be paid for these tasks."  

Sybil maintains a distance and keeps an eye out just in case of trouble, feeling uncomfortable with all the noise and people around.

As the party continues, Lussa you watch Larael Silverhand approach you. She smiles and points to her glass full of red wine. "This is a lovely event so far. Thank you for inviting me. I've heard you've been inquiring about Waterdeep's dragon ward?"

Delmalis attempts to socialize a little, mostly just being a good listener and encouraging the others to talk about anything they choose.

Demalis, you notice Mirt talking with a few dwarves and Lois. 

Twitch does their best to pass as Meeps familiar.....it is not overly convincing.

Meep will stick to the human method of sealing deals and stick out a small, scaly hand for Ulkoria to shake. "Sounds good. If you need me, I and my familiar here will be ready."

Ulkoria nods and shakes Meeps' hand. "Sounds good, I'll send my paperwork. Your familiar looks hardy and strong. I'm sure you'll make a great addition to the Order."

Ulkoria goes and gets another glass of wine.  

Rotthran and Demalis, both of you are close to one of the dwarven guests, a friend of Mirt's, who tells everyone that he's heard of a duregar prince and his army stopping outside of Waterdeep. Demalis, you recognize the name as Sunblight as that was the name of the duregar leader whose forces imprisoned Meep.

Rotthran, you've heard a little bit about Sunblight as well through the Zhentarim. The Sunblights are duregar who live in Icewind Dale and had allied with the Frostmaiden before adventurers stopped them.