February 21, 2021

We bring Aldern's body to the mayor and sheriff, they are deeply disturbed to see him and learn that Aesha was killed. They want to have a trial despite the danger, and want to bring on a mage from Magnamar to help them do it safely. We take Aldren back to the glassworks and see that construction has been completed and is now a functioning stronghold. We will get 1,000 gold per season for operations, and once per day bardic inspiration dice are rolled at maximum and enemies roll 3 d20s for saving throws and take the lowest roll. While we rest, Tathrean the drow visits Linzi and agrees to work at the bar. He offers to "find" magical items for us for a price, a slightly greater price if the item is found by legal means. The next day, Ameiko stops by to say goodbye as she heads to Minkai. She invites Dionaea to come with her and sit by her side, which Dionaea declines but promises to visit and write. We instruct Kelda to periodically whack Aldern on the head and keep him bound and gagged. Dionaea shows Nisk Tanner the mold, he is unfamiliar with it and suggests she brings it to her father to identify. We ride to Magnamar and show our hall pass from the mayor and intimidate the guard to get in. We feel we're being watched. We ride to Sally's inn, the Garden Lion, and ask her what's new in town. She tells us the murders are ongoing, but abruptly leaves when we ask if the bodies have been clawed. We sneak up to the Foxglove manor and break in the bathroom window while invisible. In every room is a magical butler.