Demalis and Meep

The drow smiles at you. "Well handsome, I think you're looking for Mr. Nevercott. He just returned from business." She opens a door and waves you to onto the ship. 

Sybil gives a simple wave back before deport "Let's get back to the manor and maybe people will be back so we can fill them in unless you want to check out this city of the dead while it's still day out," Sybil states. 

"Let's scout while we have daylight, I'm sure it won't take long, then we can get back to the manor and fill in the others."

Before he can be stopped, Meep darts up the gangplank to the main deck of the ship. "I've never been on a boat before. Certainly not one like this - Tell me, while you're out to sea, how do you get your grubs and rats?"

Rotthran makes a mental note on the method of the break-in of the last house and is keenly interested in what documents had been stolen since 200 gold is chump change when you could fence more gold at a noble house.

Rotthran, adopting the new investigator persona, asks the Watch if he could have a look around, fresh eyes for an exhausted and obviously overworked Watch guard.

Demalis and Meep

She smiles at Meep's question. "Well my boy, we don't really have grubs and rats on the ship. The cat usually gets those or we use them as bait. We eat fish on this vessel, or we go into our food storages. If you ever want to go out to sea, just ask."

As soon as she finishes this, a familiar voice echoes from an open cabin. "No Drasilia, you shouldn't giving out free three-hour tours when you don't own the ship."

Drasilia playfully fires back and motions to the cabin. "You may own the ship, but I'm the one who pilots it. Gentlemen, Mr. J.B. Nevercott."

J.B. Nevercott is drinking from a goblet of wine after finishing lunch. He smiles at both of you. "Well, well if it isn't the Trollskull Manor men. What can I do for you?"

Sybil and Lussa

Deciding to go to the City of the Dead, you travel east until you spot the massive graveyard. Gravestones and placards are scattered throughout the graveyard, detailing the years of Waterdeep citizens and visitors gone from this plane.  The graveyard is busy at this time with many people paying their respects to loved ones, as well as folks enjoying a picnic. There are some groundskeepers enjoying a nice break with a drink of their canteen.

What exactly are you looking for and give me a Perception Check. 

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Rotthran makes a mental note on the method of the break-in of the last house and is keenly interested in what documents had been stolen since 200 gold is chump change when you could fence more gold at a noble house.

Rotthran, adopting the new investigator persona, asks the Watch if he could have a look around, fresh eyes for an exhausted and obviously overworked Watch guard.

A couple of the investigators eye you. One of them, a dwarf with brown skin and a short beard raises an eyebrow. "Who might you be?"

Give me a Persuasion check with your answer. 

Sybil looks around the site, planning the route from the gate to the location and just in case alternative routes as well. Exploring the area like it was a historic ruins, trying to decipher it's construction history for personal preference.

Perception 22

Rotthran replies, "Arthur Daringwood, private investigator. The client I represent wishes to use my expertise in this particular matter and be discreet about it. If the common riffraff finds out that three Noble houses have been ransacked then it would open the flood gates for kinds of mayhem!"

Persuasion Check: 10

Lussa perception check:  16.

Lussa is looking to get a lay of the land, scope likely threats and escape routes.  She will also approach the groundskeepers to ask for information on the area (rules, possible dangers or threats, etc), exchanging any information they can provide for an offer to supply their drinks (at her expense) at the manor once it opens.

Delmalis quietly follows along, letting his partner handle the discussion as he keeps a careful eye on the people.

Insight: 18

Rotthran

The watch officers raise their eyebrows and nod. The dwarf nods. "Well Arthur, we can't be having that lad. Take a look around the scene."

Rotthran, as you look around you notice there's a desk where some papers are scattered, along with a couple of thick logbooks. One is dated 1373 DR and another dated 1375 DR. Next to it is a shelf with similar ledgers. You gather there's one missing - the one from 1374 DR. 

Demalis and Meep

Demalis, you've always been apprehensive around the agents of Bregan D'Arthe and thought they're hiding something. As for your current situation, you don't believe you and Meep are in any immediate danger. 

Sybil and Lussa

Good rolls.

Lussa, you scout the graveyard and notice there are numerous escape points and paths that you could use to get out of immediate danger in case something attacks. You don't feel there's any immediate threat as there's no undead in plain sight. As you talk with the groundskeepers, they tell you that the City is calm during the day time. As for the evening, it's closed to the general public, except for special appointments. They do note that there's the occasional undead, necromancer, or tomb robbers who run around the graveyard, but they just call in the Watch to take care of those problems. They're also appreciative about your offer for drinks and are excited about the opening of Trollskull Manor. 

Sybil, you mark your path and arrive at a small fenced area with the sign reading "Future site of bird feeders." Next to it happens to be a closed-door crypt and you even hear some faint noises from the inside. As you survey the grounds, you notice the walls are made of 300 year-old stone. Various graves contain sigils relating to nobles, but as a Harper you notice some graves include etchings of an harp, which means they're graves belonging to old members. There's also graves with a similar marking, especially next to one that reads "Here lies Khelben 'Blackstaff' Arunsun." 

There are also the City's monuments, including a statue dedicated to Ahghairon, the first Open Lord of Waterdeep. 

The name sounds familiar to you, until you realize Ahghairon is connected to Ahghairon's Dragonward." 

Rotthran flicks through the ledgers to get a brief understanding of what kind of information is in them before taking a look at the method of entry the Viper used.

Investigation Check: 9

"Does it take special appointment to be leaving after closing?" Sybil question before explain about birdfeeders, kids and trek being after or during dusk. After getting her answer, turns to Lussa and list out possible complications, "We have undeads, necromancers, tomb raiders and possibly just straight thugs that are a low possibility. Did I miss anything? Otherwise, let''s see if the other are finished their errands. "

Lussa nods, "we should plan on leaving just before closing to keep the children safe, but there are plenty of escape routes should we need them as well.  I have one more stop to make before returning home.  You're welcome to join me if you like.  I'm heading to speak with a friend in the South Ward to see if they have any information on the Black Viper."

Rotthran 

Rotthran you look through the ledgers and some of them have your typical section of goods - like wheat, flour, etc and the prices. On the list of goods, there's one section that's blotted out and you can't make it. 

The Watch officers are pointing to a window that was broken, which you think might be the entry point. Before you can learn any more, a voice rings out "Excuse me, what are you doing? Those are documents!"

The speaker appears to be dressed in noble attire. She turns to the officers and the dwarf says "Sorry lady Rosnzar. He's investigating like us." 

The woman turns to Rotthran. "You better have a good explanation for why you're looking through my family's secrets." 

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"Does it take special appointment to be leaving after closing?" Sybil question before explain about birdfeeders, kids and trek being after or during dusk. After getting her answer, turns to Lussa and list out possible complications, "We have undeads, necromancers, tomb raiders and possibly just straight thugs that are a low possibility. Did I miss anything? Otherwise, let''s see if the other are finished their errands. "

The groundskeeper nods at Sybil's question. "Just find one of us when you're all done and we can let you out of the City."