all in a days work

Strulduk met the group in the manor and, upon request, took the group to his office for a more private conversation. When asked, he did present the proof of ownership for the chalice. Fix, with the aid of Kadath and Evangeline, investigated the document and concluded that it appeared the most authentic. Seeing that the party was not satisfied with the security of the manor, Strulduk offered to show them the chalice. 

He led them to a secret door, signaling the guards, and opened up the wall to a staircase. Kadath took note of the various traps that were disabled as they went: magic on the stairs, mechanical on the door, and magic on the pedestals in the vault. Strulduk disabled the magic specifically protecting the chalice so Fix could take measurements and Evangeline made a copy. He listened intently as the group discussed their plan to fool Gaera with the copied version. Before they exited the vault Evangeline gave Strulduk a sneak peak at the painting that was going to be auctioned, and as the group left, Strulduk reset all the traps. 

Strulduk directed the group to the Marble Table for drinks and rooms for the evening. The group followed his directions and visited some of the grand buildings and bridges of marble.  They also stopped by the Queen’s castle to see its ornate beauty.

As they were settling in for the evening, Fix felt the familiar scrying that was not able to connect. Kadath searched the hall, using his sight to look into the rooms, and found one who was cleaning up a magic circle. The man was confronted in his room by the group. He gave his name as Kallad Talluic, and that he traveled alone. Though he never admitted who his employer was, the group believed that Gaera is the prime suspect. 

In the morning they were then able to teleport back to Qi, where they decided to confront Gaera and give her the fake chalice. With Davakri giving his confirmation, Gaera stated that the favor was completed. Fix informed her she was no longer welcome at the Trentson residence and she left. Once she was on her way, Evangeline refashioned her pocket, knowing this would make the fake chalice disappear.

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