Many years ago, a sadistic cult infiltrated the city of Tonfall. The Guise of the Keeper, they called themselves, serving the Keeper- their dark god of torment. As they tightened their grip on the city they inhabited, they began kidnapping young women as sacrifices. When the Captain of the Guard’s daughter was taken, a crackdown was conducted, killing or driving off the majority of the cult and hanging all the leaders in the town square. Everyone thought the matter was settled.
A few days ago, another woman was taken from her bedroom, with the sign of the cult painted on the wall. The cultist was found- it appeared he had acted alone- but signs were found. Signs that there was a powerful artifact left in a catacomb below the city. A crown, said to be blessed by the Keeper himself. Though the artifact grants the user great power, his voice whispering in the bearer’s mind will shortly drive him to kill in the name of the cult. The Captain of the Guard, fearing a repeat of the deaths, has comissioned a group of ten adventurers- you included- to travel into the catacombs in search of the artifact so it can be safely disposed of by the Mage Guild. A guide was provided to ensure you were able to find your way out of the catacombs; the city is quite old and the catacombs quite expansive.
After a two-day search, the group has located the artifact. The guide took it and locked it safely away in a crate he had brought. Two steps later, there was a blinding magical flash, a cry, and a thud. When your eyes had recovered, the guide was dead and the crate was gone.
A heated argument broke out which nearly came to blows several times. One thing is clear- you are all not safe. Until you can figure out who is responsible, no one is leaving the catacombs.
Day 1 has begun!
Day 1 will last until Tuesday, 7/24 at 11 PM EST.
There are six items in the Public Pool.