Brazen Wolfe Tabletop

Darkened Doorways

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The party approached the City Watch headquarters set to complete the next job for Tyson. As they prepare themselves to gather any leads on the third thief that escaped being captured they push through the large double doors. The headquarters for the city guard was a bustling hub of activity, with guards coming and going, discussing recent crimes and patrol routes.

As they entered, they were greeted by Captain Elara Stote, a seasoned and stern-looking guard captain known for her sharp mind and unwavering dedication to her job. Captain Elara listened intently to the party’s description of the thieves and looked at a wall covered in squares of parchment. ‘We’ve had reports of suspicious activity in the old warehouse district. It’s a known hideout for criminals and other rough types,’ she said.

Within a few minutes, Captain Elara assigned a small squad of guards to accompany the party to the warehouse district. She said it was because she wanted to ensure they had backup in case things got dangerous but the party suspected other reasons. They had managed to glance at one of the squares of parchment and saw that it had orders for her to send a group toe the warehouse to investigate stolen goods. Captain Elara may be a woman of dedication and honor but she wasn’t above using the party to aid her cause.

The squad was composed of mainly seasoned guards with a single new recruit who was more bravado than brain. As they moved through the street the guard pulled long brown cloaks over their tunic so they could attempt to blend into the crowd on their approach.

Navigating the cramped streets, the party and their new companions questioned locals and gathered more information as they went. They learned about a recent sighting of a cloaked figure entering an abandoned warehouse, a building that had long been a haven for illicit activities. They were warned about staying too long in the warehouse unless they wanted trouble. Bands of thieves and thugs roughed up ordinary folk for their coins or goods before sending them scurrying out of the area with bruises and cuts as the only evidence that they once had money.

The party and guards approached the warehouse cautiously, noting signs of recent traffic near its doors. Scattered footprints and faint light seeping through boarded-up windows hinted that there may be people within. With a silent signal, they prepared to enter, weapons at the ready.

Inside, they found evidence of a larger and darker presence. Dark symbols painted on the walls and an altar set up in the centre of the room caused it to feel darker than what it was. As the party shook off the shivers that travelled down their spines they noticed a slight movement of a scrap of cloth hung next to a wall. A breeze flowed from the wall into the room revealing a hidden passage that led to a series of underground crudely dug tunnels.

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