Recap
The party focused on background investigations tied to Berline Haldoli and Qhallaqh’s manor, then returned to basement operations where they resolved hostile threats and recovered a key tied to darker symbolism.
Major Events
- Monty investigated Berline Haldoli and learned she has no living relatives, has been generous with the town, and appears interested in partnering with strong adventurers.
- Monty also investigated Qhallaqh the Collector and learned there had been a family dispute; Qhallaqh was a painter; and manor deed issues were tied to bank default.
- The party was introduced to Clip-Clap at a bar.
- Clip-Clap arrived on behalf of the McMobberson family to collect what they believed was owed from Mobby’s venture with Sabong.
- Sabong disputed the claim, arguing no profits existed yet and that the arrangement was with Mobby directly, not the wider family.
- Clip-Clap joined the party to help defeat basement zombie bugs and reduce tension with the McMobbersons.
- In crypt side rooms, the party found a wondrous figure containing Smoke, identified as the dog Qhallaqh left the manor to.
- The party defeated the bugs, moved bone piles, and uncovered a secret hallway leading to an end room.
- A fairy attacked and was defeated.
- The group found remains of a thief marked with symbols of Zon-Kuthon.
- Recovered a key wrapped in human skin with “Death and Secrets” carved into it.
- Mobby’s body was removed from the basement.
- A dispute between Snak and Sabong/Clip-Clap over Mobby’s remains was settled by cockfight wager terms, resulting in most remains being returned to the McMobberson family.
NPCs and Factions Mentioned
- Berline Haldoli - Subject of local background investigation.
- Qhallaqh the Collector - Manor history and inheritance disputes continued to surface.
- Clip-Clap - McMobberson representative who joined the group temporarily.
- Smoke - Dog associated with manor inheritance.
- Zon-Kuthon - Religious markings found on a dead thief in the basement.
Important Context
- Manor ownership and inheritance threads remain entangled between deed/legal history and symbolic heir details.
- The key marked “Death and Secrets” likely points to deeper manor or crypt layers.
- Social fallout around Mobby’s estate remains sensitive even after partial resolution.
Unresolved Threads
- Determine what the “Death and Secrets” key unlocks.
- Clarify legal and supernatural implications of Smoke’s inheritance status.
- Resolve any remaining financial/estate conflict with the McMobberson family.
- Investigate why a Zon-Kuthon-marked thief was operating in the manor basement.