Quest Notes

Death in the King’s Court

Quest Line: The Shadow Dancer

No. In Series: 1

Quest Hook Overview:

The party learns of mysterious deaths occurring in Stormhold, of nobles and civilians alike. Valdren has been keeping track of the rumours, but cannot make his own way to Stormhold until his contract with House Greymaul is up. But, with his contract coming to an end in a month’s time, he plans to make for Stormhold to investigate the deaths. But he fears that more deaths will occur in the two months until he can make his way to the capital. Thus, he passes on knowledge of the rumours to Artus and his companions in the hopes that they will seek out the trouble and at least stall the perpetrator until he can arrive.

Part 1:

Part 1 Overview:

When the party arrives in Stormhold, they are held up at the gate and taken into custody by the guards (Dulimor Stormbreaker, captain of the city guard, and Karindin Klaren, his lieutenant), who inform them that outsiders are not welcome in Stormhold, and that they must be detained while their innocence or guilt is ascertained. Only when a dwarven mage (Zelah Tecan) casts Zone of Truth on each of the players and interrogates them to their motives and their purpose in Stormhold, are they allowed to pass into the city after two days of detainment at the city gates.

Part 1 Descriptions:

Part 1 Dialogue:

If a player asks about Captain Dulimor’s clan name:

• “Six‘undred years ago, when the city still gleam’d, and sprightly elves danced ‘cross their meadows, the Great Storm swept the land. All thought the city would be lost, but not us. Aye, me ancestors took up arms and made a stand atop the city walls with staff and sword. T’was House Hedrigar who stood ‘gainst the storm to protect our people. And e’re since, we’ve held a name of honour, for we did not break ‘neath the storm.”

Part 2:

Part 2 Overview:

Having arrived in Stormhold, the party approaches the castle to begin investigating the recent goings on, and to get a feel for the atmosphere as it stands.

Speaking with Tagna and Myrwyn, a pair of noble hunters, concerning the recent murders in the court will yield information regarding the mysterious deaths of some of the palace servants lately.

Speaking with Adrik the bard (an elf masquerading as a dwarf to create chaos in the royal court) as he plays music out in the central courtyard mid-morning will yield information regarding the banquet’s guest list and security.

Speaking with Prince Beredan, and successfully charming him into giving the information (DC 20 persuasion check), will yield information regarding his concerns about whether this killer will make an attempt on his father’s life.