Sybil

Once you're done with your drink, you head back to the manor. It's the evening and crews are finished for the day. No one else has arrived and Twitch is still sleeping in the cellar. 

Also, if you hadn't already Mirt gave you a a silver pin of a harp within a crescent moon.

Meep and Demalis

J.B. holds out his hand. "I'll skip on the rat but I will take you up on that wine." 

Demalis, would you like to ask or say something before you go back to the manor? 

Lussa, somewhat taken aback for the moment, stammers, "I, uh, oh, well, actually I came to see if you may have any information on someone called the Black Viper.  But," she pauses, thinking, "it seems important to be a part of things, especially in this city.  And, from what I can tell so far, your goals align with my own, so it would certainly behoove me to join the Emerald Enclave, should I be welcome to do so."

Rotthran looks around for a family portrait to see how big this family is to confirm her story and look for a ledger of current and past staff members. (To speed things along, he will write down the names of the staff for later and known addresses.)

Investigation Check: 19

Rotthran

You don't find a current family portrait but you see some pictures above the fireplace, including one of the woman who you spoke to. You speedily write down some of the previous employees. Many of them appear to be in Waterdeep, including some in the North Ward.

After this is done, what are you doing next?

Lussa

"I see," the disembodied voice. "Welcome to the Emerald Enclave" With that, a jade necklace materializes in the statue's right hand. "This is a bit informal, but I know you adventurers are a busy lot. Now for your question about The Black Viper. She was a burglar in the 14th century who engaged in numerous criminal activities. For what it's worth, she should be long dead. I've heard whispers of a new Black Viper who is active in Waterdeep. She hasn't hit any residences in this ward, but she has attacked some Xanathar thugs. There isn't anything else I can really tell you. Is there anything else you need?"

Lussa bows, and reaches forward to take the necklace, with a glance at Melannor for approval, "Thank you, Lady Jeryth, you honor me with your trust and acceptance, and thank you for the information.  I will be at the Enclave's disposal."  (If appropriate, she will put the necklace on, and slide it inside her armor.)  "That is all I needed.  Is there anything you or the Enclave needs of me at this time?"

With the information, Rotthran will thank the Watch and return back to the manor.

Rotthan

You arrive back at the manor in the early evening, a few minutes after Sybil.

 Lussa

"Not at this time but good luck in your search for this Black Viper, and with your other missions."

As you slip the necklace on you feel a warmth coming from it. The necklace acts as Charm of Restoration. Read the description below

 What would you like to do now?

Delmalis listens to the conversation carefully, looking somewhat puzzled, "There are always those that burgle the rich and they tend to have excellent security, why does this Viper worry them so much, what are they stealing?"

"Thank you for that, and thank you again for this," Lussa says placing a hand over the necklace, and with a bow, turns to exit.

She will head back to the manor to catch everyone up on what she has learned, and see what information they may have found.

(Picking the children up in the afternoon tomorrow for the City of the Dead tour, and the Black Viper is likely a copy-cat that has so-far been only harassing Xanathar's agents, at least in the South Ward.)

Lussa

Lussa you arrive around the same time as Rotthran. Inside is Sybil and Twitch.

Meep and Demalis

J.B. nods at Demalis' question. "Good question. This Black Viper could go to any house in the city and take gold, or even a business and cop their resources. These nobles are likely worried about their dirty secrets being leaked out into the public eye. Some of these families have dark secrets. But those are just my thoughts." 

Twitch yawns and waves as the others return.

" Everything is perfectly safe here, kept guard and no one got past me!", they lied unconvincingly.

Twitch listened eagerly to the reports and looked forward to guiding the small humans...

"My, it is thirsty work. Pint of best, keep!" Rotthran announces as he sits down on a stool.

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Meep and Demalis

J.B. nods at Demalis' question. "Good question. This Black Viper could go to any house in the city and take gold, or even a business and cop their resources. These nobles are likely worried about their dirty secrets being leaked out into the public eye. Some of these families have dark secrets. But those are just my thoughts." 

 Delmalis nods, "Then I don't see any reason to interfere with them at this point. Thank you. Ready to go Meep?"

Meep nods, though his attention is briefly locked on one of the ship cats. "Yes, let's go see what the others are up to." 

Meep and Demalis

You both leave the ship and continue toward the Manor. You arrive in the early evening where everyone else has arrived and Twitch is awake.

Delmalis looks around to the others, "So, anyone have good news?"