Sybil grabbs her coffee and downs before heading for the door and the Sea Ward after checking she has her gear ready.

Meep heads downstairs, snacking on a rat tail he had stored away. He's prepared his spells, packed a few snacks, and he's ready to go, but he'll wait for a few more of his packmates before going. 

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The next day, Rotthran will visit the shop where he bought the two silvered daggers, pay the tab and buy the two +1 daggers for 250 + 150 currently owed.

Lussa takes one more gulp of coffee, says "see you two later," to Lim and Roland.  Heading towards the other drow, "everyone ready?" she calls to the others.

Delmalis has his nose buried in his new book while he's eating breakfast, but tucks it away carefully in his room before getting ready to join the others.

Demalis, you and Meep both recognize this woman from J.B. Nevercott's ship as the captain.

The Captain nods at you both and tips her hat. "Good to see you both. Hope all is been well."

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The next day, Rotthran will visit the shop where he bought the two silvered daggers, pay the tab and buy the two +1 daggers for 250 + 150 currently owed.

 

Rotthran, you left to go pay your tab and pick up the weapons. Go ahead and add those to your inventory.

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Meep heads downstairs, snacking on a rat tail he had stored away. He's prepared his spells, packed a few snacks, and he's ready to go, but he'll wait for a few more of his packmates before going. 

 Twitch continues their bodyguard duties for Meep.

Roland goes with the group as well.

Those who go with The Captain, head to the Field of Triumph. There are folks in line to get into Mielikki Con, many of them dressed up in ranger garb while others appear to be druids. There are even some people who appear to be bipedal forest creatures - aside from the actual bipedal humanoids like tabaxi, owlfolk, kenku, and aarakocra.

The Captain leads everyone past them and enters the field. Normally the Field is full of sounds of battle and roaring crowds. Today it's empty, save for the people setting up their booths and stages. As the gates open, The Captain leads you to a table where a drow male is setting up a stack of papers and has three pots of inks. He appears weary from travel but has a smile on his face. Next to him is a large panther who is gobbling her breakfast. The majestic animal's head stares at the group for a moment before returning to her meal.

Smiling, the Captain motions to the man and says "This be your charge, Drizzt Do'Urden. Normally he doesn't need a bodyguard, but J.B. insisted on extra protection."

Drizzt shakes his head and mutters," J.B." He nods at everyone and adds," It's lovely to meet you all." His eyes rests on Lussa for a moment, then on Twitch before he turns back and sets up his banner."

The Captain nods at everyone. "Rumor has it a group of Lolth cultists will try and kidnap Drizzt. J.B. thinks they'll strike at some point during the Con. You can wander and explore, but don't wander too far if the combat begins. Good luck."

As the Captain walks away, describe what you're doing and give me Perception checks.

Lussa perception check:  12

She will try to find an out-of-the-way spot to get out of sight, while having a good line-of-sight and in longbow range of where Drizzt will be (i.e. sniper nest).

Stealth check:  21

Meep will ask Twitch what they think about vantage points, and the best place to stage an out of the way surveillance, and if there's room for two - it's not that he doesn't trust the big cat, but Meep has a deeply rooted self preservation instinct that suggests as much distance as possible between him and the panther would be a good thing.

Perception: 3

(if it's bright in here, here's a Perception roll for disadvantage: 13) 

Delmalis tries to mingle unobtrusively with the crowd while keeping a careful eye on the area.

Perception: 8
Stealth: 23

Sybil Perception: 10
Gudiance: 2

"Hey Kitty," Sybil goes to pat the panther before she puts her hand on self casting Guidance, "I guess we're on the clock now huh? Not exactly unexpected if we need to get on guard now," She looks around the site before looking for a seat she can see. 

Twitch is staring wide-eyed at Gwynhyvar and just nods along as Meep speaks..........Twitch determines that they must find some way to become a panther and then everything will be right with the world.

They look about for a gargoyle or similar outcrop to lie on top of and begin purring loudly as they settle in with a goofy grin on their face.

Athletics: 19

Acrobatics: 21

Perception: 15

Lussa, you go and find a good sniper spot and for the most part, people can't see you because they're busy lining up to meet Drizzt. The Captain does give you a nod as if to say "that's a good hiding spot." As you sit in your hiding spot, you notice a group of three dark elves dressed in makeshift leather and they appear to be scouting the place.

Meep, the brightness is hindering your attempt to perceive the environment. It's not high noon and the sun isn't directly beaming over you.

Demalis, for the most part you just see a group of folks lining up to meet Drizzt while others are buying merchandise and admiring their costumes. As you move, you notice that people aren't paying any attention to you.

Sybil, you pet Gwynhyvar and while she's a big magical creature she's also a cat at heart and enjoys your petting and attention. During your petting, you find a few empty chairs near the tent and one another under a shady spot.

Twitch, your eyes meet Gwynhyvar and it's almost as if you find a kinded spirit. With your perception, you find a gargoyle resting above a different booth where a half-orc is selling cucumbers and zucchini. You parkour up the booth, onto the half-orc's back, and up the gargoyle. The merchant is wide-eyed and impressed. "Nice job little buddy." When he says this, you sense that he's using buddy as a gender-neutral term.

 Lussa, you watch the drow pass by Drizzt, not getting in line, before leaving.

The next three hours go by smooth and The Captain approaches Meep and Demalis. "That's it for this part. Drizzt is going to eat some breakfast and prepare for the ceremony."

Drizzt nods as he finishes his last signing. "It would have been nice for Jarlaxle to provide some breakfast before all of us arrived. I think my companions should be welcome to join me."

The Captain scowls at Drizzt before glancing around. "You shouldn't use that name in the open. Besides, I was going to offer them to join you. They're good people."

Is there anything anyone wants to join Drizzt, or continue scouting the grounds?

Unable to make out any current threats Twitch readied themselves to jump onto anyone, axes leading, that was pointed out as an enemy...

Rotthran

In the morning, a flying snake flies toward you after you finish purchasing your daggers. On it is a note that reads.

Delmalis would follow them in for breakfast, but eat only lightly and after the others had eaten first.

Meep is never one to skip a meal. He happily joins the group, but keeps a healthy distance from the big cat.

Rotthran burns the note to cinders and then heads to Thrakkus' in the most direct route possible, trying to avoid any attention to himself.

Rotthran

As you get to Tharrkus' shop, you feel something's wrong. As you're within distance, you notice a small group of people gathered at the front, complaining that the shop is closed. One of the watchmen sees you and pushes, a short-haired halfling, pushes away the crowd. "Ah, investigator, it's good to see you," he says with a wink. "It's a bit of a mess in there."

Roll an Insight check.

12-15

 16 and above

 As you step inside, the rotting stench of death is in the air and you see Tharrkus' head on top of the counter and his limbs on display, as if they were pieces of beef or pork. Next to Tharrkus' head is a note. It reads

"We have the stone. Let's settle this. Tell your master to find us in the sewers. Sylgar is hungry." - X

Give me an Investigation or Perception check.