# Session S37 > [!overview] > [campaign:: [[60 Games/62 Campaigns/2022-09 Hoard of the Dragon Queen/Hoard of the Dragon Queen|Hoard of the Dragon Queen]]] > [session:: S37] > [prev:: [[2024-02-25_S36]]] > [next:: [[2024-03-31_S38]]] > [session date:: 2024-03-03] > [campaign date:: ] > [my pc:: [[Lenore Sigyn]]] > [dm:: [[Kai]]] > [player:: [[D(emu)]], [[Hyraxas]], [[Leah Ferguson|Leah]], [[Nisshoku]]] > [pcs:: [[Astrid Dawngaze]], [[Enzo]], [[Gomash]], [[Lenore Sigyn]], [[Ryk]]] > [active npc:: [[Langdedrosa Cyanwrath]], [[Treya Oakhallow]], [[Grey]]] > [discussed npc:: [[Thalamra Vanthampur]]] > [active locations:: [[Baldur's Gate]], [[Blushing Mermaid]]] > [discussed locations:: ] > > --- > > (tldr:: Summary.) %% ### Starting notes: - add potions from last time to inventory %% ## Notes - [[Langdedrosa Cyanwrath]] makes it over to the tavern in the night - We tell him what happened; he seems more worried about us than about chasing down his brother - [[Treya Oakhallow]] bunks with Astrid - [[Langdedrosa Cyanwrath]] bunks with Kassandra - Ryk bunks with Enzo - Gomash already went back to sleep - Gomash will sleep in as jethoof is away for the session - In the morning, we head downstairs - Langdedrosa is reading a book called "Dragon Slayer" and also does some exercises in the morning - Kass does her standard morning routine of light strength training and quiet meditation - [[Grey]] is downstairs and drinking alcoholic milk - We are looking to investigate the death of [[Thalamra Vanthampur]] and want to get into the Upper City. - Her death was odd, would be worth investigating. - Knowledge about the family is very sparse; no particular legacy. New money, started from nothing. - The family was a part of renovating [[Baldur's Gate]] sewer system. - She had multiple husbands who all died in different ways. - She was found murdered in the sewers in the Upper City, multiple wounds (spells, swords, spears), multiple assailants. No witnesses. Corpse found weeks after their death. - Found by herself. Dangerous to be alone. - The sewers aren't guarded by public or private guards, but is hazardous. - Creatures and nare-do-wells… maybe also a vampire or necromancer. - Thalamra was caustic and her insults were very close to truths that people may not want to know. - Was feared, but not popular. - All three of her sons claimed that she was attempting to overthrow the current Grand Duke. - They still live in the manor. - We could possibly use this as an opportunity to help clear their names; they were the first to be investigated. - Sons are - [[Thurstwell Vanthampur]] » the eldest, not much is known of him. Has not been seen outside the manor. (late 30s) - Has not been seen; no idea what he looks like - [[Mortlock Vanthampur]] » the muscle, has visible scarring on his face - [[Amrik Vanthampur]] » the middle child; was the heir, now the head of the household (early 20s) - The only one of the family who leaves the manor most often - Business: [[Low Lantern|The Low Lantern]] - He's a loanshark. - It's a ship that was turned into a tavern and gambling hall. - What does [[Grey]] know about the [[Hellvipers]]? - They do stick to their word. - They keep to the "hell" thing a little too much. Like their contracts. - Don't say anything you don't mean. - It's likely the Vanthampurs have worked with the [[Hellvipers]]. - They went from poor to generational wealth in a single generation. - They usually sear/brand the person they assassinate. - No signs of burn marks known on the body, but only the family has seen the body. - If we can check the body… - Maybe killed by adventurers? - We head out to the [[Stonyeyes]] and we are approached by a small boy, and follow him to a small shed - It's a place to be vetted by the [[Hellvipers]] - There's a lone figure in there ([[Dust]]) - Kassandra does enter, but wants to hear what they have to say… but is hesitant about the whole experience. - The door is close, the building is soundproofed. - Enzo says he hasn't seen him around; Dust is new. Recently promoted. - This meeting was more a courtesy call, not direct business. Dust would be our liasion with the [[Hellvipers]]. - [[Dust]] has access to [[Sending]]. - Access to location. - They have information for all areas of the [[Sword Coast]]. - Access to fast travel, or travel. - Different ways to access the Upper City. Different ways had different costs. - Legitimate, through the gates. People would take note of us. - Secretive, past the guards during night patrols. - Secretive, through the sewer system. - Kassandra can tell that [[Langdedrosa Cyanwrath]] doesn't like this person. - Costs - 1000 gp for equal worth (i.e. information on the [[Cult of the Dragon]] activities) - 100 gp (group rate) for above through the gates - 50 gp (group rate) for through the sewers - Person is just a guide; we handle the monsters - Plan for next week - Conclude conversation with [[Dust]] - Thanks for the information, we'll be in touch - Go to the [[Low Lantern]] to see what [[Amrik Vanthampur]] is all about - Fact finding - Find the merchants ([[Jamna Gleamsilver]], [[Seraphine Blackslide]], [[Jeram]]) - See about getting on a caravan crew?