%% date:: [[2024-09-15]] %% # [[019_20240915 The Madam's delivery boy]] ![[019_20240915 The Madam's delivery boy]] ## Session Summary > [!tldr] [[019_20240915 The Madam's delivery boy]] > Eddy told us that his boss's name is Johnny. he also admitted to having taken documents and a really old dagger from Madam Fidovich's office after he killed her. They're with Johnny now. he said he'd also stolen some metal decorations from The Nests and left them at a particular spot in The Lawn. > > We got Kailey Zhang to arrange a meeting with Callvo, who was only too happy to tell us about his cause. He and his group had planned a protest, nothing more-- he knew about the giant ants from Alma Baquiran, but he didn't plan for them to be there. His second-in-command, someone named Valerie, had set it up so that the fireworks containers that the gliders were supposed to drop also had the metal bits that called the ants. Conveniently, she's disappeared. And we found out, after Eric threatened Callvo, that Callvo knew Valerie had been talking to Ser Benjamin Lao, the head of a very prominent family. He knew something was fishy about her. > > We went to a bar called The Golden Iris in Groundswell to look for Jared Glass, whose name Eric had seen written in Madam Fidovich's planner. Jared turned out to be someone who gave Madam Fidovich magickal items. When we told him we were part of Candela Obscura, he told us that she'd given him an address in The Steel with instructions to go there upon her death. He took us there. We found another item there called the Box of Suffering, which Jared had heard of, along with some forged credentials for Candela Obscura-- ostensibly a kit to help Jared blend in and finish whatever investigation(s) Madam Fidovich had been in the middle of. ^summary %% ## Video [Video](https://youtu.be/z-JHr0jYUxc) 00:00:00 Can we hear each other? 00:04:00 Recap 00:04:54 Andrew has forgotten everything 00:08:32 Start of game - Talking to Eddy 00:36:56 Options for what to do next 00:56:50 Meeting Callvo Nast, activist leader 01:21:14 Eric threatens Callvo 01:33:54 Break 01:39:42 Meeting Jared Glass 02:16:55 Jared delivers hard items 02:17:56 We go to a mysterious address 02:42:45 End of game - and also for Eric %% --- ## Recap ![[ttrpgs/The Great Dark/018_20240908 Breaking Eddy#^summary]] --- ## Log Talking to [[Eddy]]. - His boss/capo's name is [[Johnny]]. He doesn't know why she was killed. He just did as he was asked. - He was asked to look for anything that looked like secret things. Don't worry about anything that's in plain view. He took a satchel full of stuff and gave it to Johnny. He took documents and a really old dagger (could it be [[The Dagger of Sorrow]]?) as part of the haul. - I ask him if he's taken any other items recently. I want to know if he's done anything else that's been connected. I'm pushing him a little too hard and he's starting to get paranoid and anxious. But he says he was asked to get a similar metal decoration in [[The Nests]] and leave it in a particular spot in [[The Lawn]]. [[ttrpgs/The Great Dark/The Periphery|The Periphery]] has swarmed the tunnels where Tarrin was. Ash left us to take a break and will meet up with us later. Options: - We look for [[Jared Glass]] in a posh bar in [[Groundswell]], a lower down neighbourhood even than [[South Soffit]] and so there are a lot of [[Oldfaire]] architectural digs there. It's also the location of a [[The Red Hand]] auction house, [[Obelisk House]]. - We try and get in contact with [[The Phoenix Gang]]. - We go to [[The Margin Pub]] and ask [[Kailey Zhang]] if she knows where to find [[Callvo Nast]]. ([[Alma Baquiran]] does not know where to find Callvo because he always came to her.) - We go to [[Grinders]] to find [[Johnny]], head of [[The Brass Corsairs]]. It's in a part of The Nests that's very high up and dangerous. Kailey gets us a meeting with Callvo. He's not someone who's trying to hide. He wants to tell people his message. He can meet us during the day. He's a janitor at night. He has big frizzy hair, pale complexion, and a nervous demeanor. AND he's a young thin man with a pencil moustache. - He's protesting the treatment they get from the authorities. They're only interested in the rich people in [[The Eaves]]. They don't care about those from [[South Soffit]] except in keeping the flow of people moving through [[The Belt]] and [[The Conveyer]] so that the Eaves can have their servants. They don't care about the safety of the locals. People in The Eaves even own locals and all the land here. - He wants to unionise and show that they can have influence here. The main way that they can do that is to highlight their potential control over The Belt and The Conveyer. - It was a big deal for his second in command, [[Valerie]], who was supposed to be in charge of the last protest. She's been contributing a lot. She's energetic. He was thinking of handing the reins over to her because she's been doing a really good job in the last few years. - The gliders were supposed to be used to put on the show to get people's attention, and then people on the ground were going to capitalise on the attention to talk about the injustice. They wanted to take advantage of the evening rush hour. They figured that if they were in the air, that would get people's attention more. They even got people trained on gliders. Valerie said she had a good source of fireworks. - He didn't want anyone to be hurt and he feels bad about that. - Valerie's disappeared. The last time he saw her was during the protest. - He's heard about the giant ants from [[Alma Baquiran]]. We tell him we know he saw one with her and told her not to report it. He just didn't want her to get involved with that because it seemed dangerous. - I confront him about why he was dropping metal from the gliders. He said that wasn't part of the deal. It was supposed to be harmless fireworks up in the air, but the pilots saw that the fireworks containers were heavier than they expected. They just went along with what Valerie said. But I can tell that that was just one of a number of red flags about Valerie. There had been something a little fishy about how well she was doing, her ability to get materials for the cause that others had not been able to get, the contacts that she had. Callvo knew something was off but things were going well. He's actually kind of relieved that she's gone because that takes care of the problem to some degree. She might have led them to more problems than this. He's hiding something but we can't get at it. - Eric is angry because he broke up with [[Bobby Jean]] and threatens Callvo. He says that he knew that Valerie was talking to [[Ser Benjamin Lao]], who's one of the richest men in [[ttrpgs/The Great Dark/Newfaire|Newfaire]]. He's old money. Callvo thinks Valerie was going directly to Ser Lao. - Eric knows Ser Benjamin Lao and could absolutely set up a meeting with him. We're going to [[The Golden Iris]] in [[Groundswell]] to find Jared Glass. - Jared knows that [[Madam Lia Fidovich|Madam Fidovich]] has been murdered, because he was just there. He's having a drink for her and is wondering how he's going to move his large amount of "product" now. - She had told him that if anything ever happens to her, he should check out an address in [[The Steel]]. It's unlikely to be a residential address because it's in The Steel-- it's probably a warehouse of some sort. She only told him this after their relationship deepened and she realised she could really trust him. She only told him this when she could be really certain that he wouldn't go there unless something really did happen to her. - We confront him about what items he was giving to her. He said he takes them off the street and gives them to her. He was there to deliver another item, a heavy round item. It's a Golden Compass that tells the future. - He thinks Madam Fidovich has a lot of enemies. - He tells us about the place in The Steel that she told him about. - We know that Madam Fidovich was dealing with [[The Phoenix Gang]] on the side. She did that a lot. She had elicit contacts outside of Candela Obscura. She didn't want to get her teams killed and do all of her research inside of Candela. Jared has contacts in the underworld (the criminal world) that we don't have. - He has a monocle for a bleed detector. And Madam Fidovich gave it to him. We go to [[The Steel]]. It's the annex to a warehouse. It's in a cul-de-sac sort of alley so nobody can see us going into it. It's nicely hidden from everything else. We get Ash. He knows where to look for how to get into the building-- he knows her tricks. He gets us into a storage shed. We find an item: [[Box of Suffering]]! Jared knows about it. It's one of a class of very dangerous and powerful items that Jared has heard about. There are rumours that these items can do a whole bunch of stuff that seem to be keyed off of "the right people", whoever they are. We also find credentials for Candela there-- basically a forged set. Jared thinks that Madam Fidovich left it for him to continue one of the investigations she was part of. He could show up at any Candela Obscura office and pass as one of them. He doesn't really know what to do, so it's lucky he's found us. Tarrin says again that Jared should give his item to [[Lightkeeper Fahra Slate]] in [[Seasway]]. Next session: - Let's describe all characters, including Jared Glass! - %% ## Meeting summary for Circle of Smoke and Mirrors (09/15/2024) ### Quick recap They planned to gather information about Jared Glass and the Phoenix gang, investigate Madame Vikravitch's death, and explore a hidden location for potential evidence. The team also considered future adventures, character introductions, and the challenges of scheduling games with diverse participants. ### Next steps • Jared to take the item he already had to Farah at the lighthouse in Sea's Way. • Eric to steal the mysterious cube/box found in Madame Fitovich's hidden storage. • Team to investigate the symbols on the cube/box found in Madame Fitovich's storage. • Jared to consider using the Candela credentials forgery set left by Madame Fitovich. • Team to follow up on the new clues left by Madame Fitovich. • Eric to prepare his new character (Adam) for introduction in the next session. • Andrew to prepare a new adventure, potentially focusing on Taryn's story with Farah in Sea's Way. • Team to describe their characters' appearances at the beginning of the next session. • Andrew to calculate and distribute points at the beginning of the next session. • Team to continue investigating Valerie's disappearance and potential connection to Servow. • Team to follow up on the Phoenix Gang connection and their role in exposing Candela Obscura. • Team to investigate Calvo Nast and the protest movement further. • Team to decide how to handle the information about Jared Glass joining them. • Andrew to incorporate Eric's new character's backstory into the upcoming adventure. • Team to discuss how to proceed with the investigation into Madame Fitovich's murder. ### Summary #### Dealing With Andrew and Gang Dynamics The team discussed ways to deal with Andrew and his gang, considering using him as a mole or saving him from the gang. Nicole wanted to help everyone involved. They considered pretending to be the Red Hand gang to gain leverage and decided to ask Andrew for his capo's name. A apontious discussed a hit he was tasked with, instructed to find written materials from the target. Nicole questioned the reasons behind the hit. The team also discussed the Dagger of Sorrow's whereabouts, speculating it might have been lost or taken by Madam Fitovich, and mentioned Eddie's potential trouble due to bleed poisoning. #### Investigation, Ants, and Calvo Nast They also discussed the ongoing investigation into the mysterious events at the base of the oak pillar of South Savit, with a focus on preventing giant ants from digging through. The team also discussed the need to find Calvo Nast, the ringleader of the protest, and to get in touch with the Phoenix gang. Concerns were raised about Eddie's safety and the potential consequences of revealing his involvement in the conspiracy. The next adventure was not yet planned, and the team reminisced about their past experiences at a biker bar called the "Bank of Our". #### Discussing South Suffolk's Impoverished Area and Characters The team discussed the impoverished area of South Suffolk and the mysterious character Jared Glass. They decided to gather information about Jared, possibly finding him in a specific location frequented by the Phoenix gang. The conversation covered the importance of understanding characters' backgrounds and connections. Various locations were mentioned, including a posh bar in South Suffolk's underground scene and the Varnish. The team considered options like visiting Grinders, following a lead, or asking about Cow at the Margin Pub. They also discussed Johnny and Calvo, suggesting visiting Kaylee's protest or a bar frequented by Jared in the Groundswell neighborhood to find Calvo. The team decided to first ask Kaylee about Calvo's intentions and, if unsuccessful, locate the Phoenix gang and Jared Glass. #### Protest Plans, Unintended Consequences, and Creature Encounter apontious discussed arranging a lunch meeting with Calvin at the Margin Pub to address their group's mistreatment by authorities who neglect them once they no longer serve the rich in the eaves. Their protest aims to highlight their control over crucial infrastructure like the conveyor and belt. Andrew shared Valerie's failed protest but praised her efforts. apontious detailed a plan involving gliders, fireworks, and ground teams to draw attention during rush hour, but it went awry, hurting bystanders. He regretted the unintended consequences and Valerie's disappearance after setting up the fireworks. They discussed encountering a massive, dangerous creature and meeting Alma who had seen it before. apontious mentioned character sheets to limit roles and Nicole suggested using persuasion tactics. Concerns arose about someone obtaining materials suspiciously, potentially escalating the situation before departing. #### Calvo Information Acquisition and Role-Playing Strategy The team discussed their lack of success in obtaining information from Calvo and explored alternative methods, including potentially using evidence to pressure him into cooperating. They agreed to assign a role for this task. They also discussed a role-playing scenario where Eric intimidated someone effectively. The team speculated that a wealthy individual, Servow, might be trying to sabotage their organization out of self-interest. #### Upcoming Plans, Game Scheduling, and Costume Issues The team discussed their upcoming plans, including taking a break and searching for Jared. Eric expressed frustration over events being scheduled on Sundays. Tarrin and Eric were interested in signing up for a Vampire game, but there were limited spots, so the decision to participate would be a group one. apontious noted the challenges in scheduling games with European participants on weekends when people have other commitments. Jared offered to run games but was limited by his living situation. The benefits of 9-to-5 jobs for recharging and recording meetings for reference were mentioned. Jared had issues with his costume's hat not fitting and goggles fogging up. The team discussed the name "Jared Glass" and their plan to visit the bar "The Golden Iris." #### Discussing Madame Vikravitch's Death and Valerie Jared expressed his shock and concern over the death of Madame Vikravitch, his contact for handling sensitive matters. The team discussed their relationship with Madame Vikravitch, noting that she was a tough and guarded individual who only revealed certain information when she felt she could trust them. The team plans to confront him at the Golden Iris tavern and investigate Valerie further, as her true identity and connection to Lowell are uncertain. They aim to gather more evidence before attempting to confront Lowell directly. #### Discussing Trust and Dynamics With Jared apontious raised concerns about the trustworthiness of Jezebel Moore, while Eric proposed a low-stakes game to break the tension. apontious then discussed the dynamics between the characters, particularly the relationship between Jared and the group, and suggested caution in revealing too much to Jared due to his unclear involvement with the Phoenix gang. Nicole agreed, expressing concern about potentially outing Jared or the Phoenix gang. The group decided to keep their relationship with Jared private for now, while considering how to use this new connection to their advantage. #### Exploring Hidden Warehouse Annex and Ash's Connection The team discussed their plans to visit a location that was previously mentioned by a contact. They debated the best way to get there, with options including a trolley, subway lines, and even a cab. The location was described as a small, hidden annex to a warehouse, which was not directly connected to the main building. The team also discussed the possibility of meeting Ash for the first time and the potential for him to have a past relationship with Madam Fitovich. They decided to search the location using a "bleed detector" and to look for any signs of wear or unusual pathways. #### Hidden Panel and Hazardous Item Investigation Apontious assigned Tarrin to a survey role and Eric and Jared to spend a drive. The team agreed to add a description for Jared. apontious discussed a hidden panel leading to restricted areas designed to deter casual investigators. The group found a potentially hazardous item in a satchel and decided to investigate cautiously, with Jared volunteering to examine it. The team discussed the high-stakes situation, with Eric having two pips and an unspent drive, Nicole having one die, and Tarrin offering assistance. Eric rolled his five-dot dice, and Nicole offered an additional die. Eric's full success excited the team. #### Box of Suffering Investigation and Character Transition The team discussed a dangerous object called the "Box of Suffering" found at an auction. They were cautious about handling it and decided to research its meaning and purpose, as it posed potential harm. apontious suggested using forged credentials to impersonate a Candela agent for investigation. The team discussed transitioning Eric's character to retirement and introducing a new character, Adam, who would be more physical. They agreed to continue investigating with a new lead from Madame Fitovich. The team discussed keeping adventure details secret until the next meeting and planned to discuss scenarios and character introductions then. Eric mentioned finalizing Adam's backstory. The team acknowledged scheduling conflicts moving forward. 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