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Manipulations and Motivations: Amputation

2 are found in the northwestern section of the Iron Throne, the room with High Security Vault n°6 Key.

screenshot of note: https://i.imgur.com/zCYyO7t.png — unsigned comment by 81.82.46.46 (talk) 15:17, 13 November 2023

Missing note: A Letter For Home

In Jannath's mansion, when the artist isn't rescued in act 1, there are 2 nobles, Sir Gorran Penghyst and Lord Delwaer Jeth, at each other's throat. They will duel will duel oitside, and if Sir Gorran Penghyst dies, his corpse carries this letter. It reads:

Dear Daddy,

How fare everything back home? I hope elegantly and without truculence.

Look, Daddykins, I amn't going to bugger around the bush here. I need coin. Cash. Moneys. Squids as they say down at the docks.

I have eight potential patrons for my music chomping at the bit. Another month and they'll be growling and biting, and that is when I'll swear fealty and make my fortune! Meantime: squids please! Your darling boy must eat!

With Love,

Your Aspiring Bard, and Actual Son

Missing note: Tin Mine Report

In Jannath's mansion, when the artist isn't rescued in act 1, there are 2 nobles, Sir Gorran Penghyst and Lord Delwaer Jeth, at each other's throat. They will duel will duel oitside, and if Lord Delwaer Jeth dies, his corpse carries this letter. It reads:

Dear Lady Jannath-

I did everything I could think of to get production back up to former levels, but it's no good - the Beldenshyn tin mine is just tapped out. My best advice is to find a patriar family with too much money and not enough sense and sell it to them. But show them last year's samples.

- Skalgarrad, General Manager, Jannath Mines

Missing note: Scrawled Note

In Jannath's mansion, when the artist isn't rescued in act 1, Doorman Phubbs welcomes the guests. If he dies his corpse has the following note:

[A hastily written note on the torn-off corner of an invitation]

You. Me. A gallon of the Mermaid's finest swill - sound like a plan?

Meet me in the usual spot after the toffs have buggered off home.

- B

Missing note: Admit Two - Oasis Theatre

In Jannath's mansion, when the artist isn't rescued in act 1, there's a noble woman, Lady Flytebon. If she dies her corpse has the following note:

Admit Two to the Oasis Theatre for Goodnight's smash production of 'Three Flumphs in the Attic'

Missing note: Scrap of Paper

In Jannath's mansion, when the artist isn't rescued in act 1, there's an NPC running around serving food, Furbleston. If he dies, his corpse has a note which reads:

Note: Black coat's got the heaviest pockets. then pocketbook of the Duke's clerk. Always comes up for a smoke at midnight; get in and out after.

Missing note: Parchment (Jannath's Estate)

In Jannath's mansion, when the artist isn't rescued in act 1, there are 2 nobles, Impurto Nexim and Saer Dokksill, talking. If Impurto Nexim dies, his corpse has a note which reads:

To the Esteemed Lord Nexim,

Please allow me to offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences - to lose both of one's parents in such rapid succession is truly an agony for which there is no balm.

Fortunately, I believe my spirits and I are able to soothe your anxieties with regards to their missing will. When it comes to matters of inheritence, the dead always prove most eager to clarify their intent.

Come to my mansion at the seafront, and we will see what we can learn. Given the delicacy of this request, I will of course require payment in advance.

Yours in spirit,

Mystic Carrion

P.S. when called for, "secreta mortuorum" will grant you access.

Missing note: To Oskar Fevras

In Jannath's mansion there's a note in a chest which reads:

[This letter is penned on fine parchment with a precise hand.]

Oskar.

The tone and manner of your correspondence is most inappropriate - practically scandalous.

Do adjust your tone in future letters, I implore you.

Lady Jannath

[The letter is cleverly folded to obscure a small, hastily scrawled postscript]

I eagerly await my next sitting - return to the manor in a tenday's time. Use the servant's entrance, be discreet. - F

Missing note: Fancy Letter

Found in Jannath's estate, it reads:

Darling Firelia

My word! Your father and I were so delighted to hear of your betrothal, and to a painter no less! Given your groom's unconventional background, we'd be happy to put forward any sum you require for the ceremony - after all, one's daughter is only wedded once! Unless you're a Gruthmere, of course - I'll have to tell you about that one another time.

As for your nuptuals, perhaps we could employ the High Hall? Or would you prefer something grander? We're very open to suggestions.

All my love,

Mother

P.S. I tried reaching out to that talented husband-to-be of yours (please forgive me, I meant you no embarassment!), but he has yet to respond. It would perhaps behove him to draft a reply. Soon.

• • the typo in embarrassment is part of the letter

Missing note: Letter from Mother

Found in Jannath's estate, it reads:

My darling daughter

I hope life as a newly-wed is all you hoped it would be. Life in the Upper City is pleasant as ever - the flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully, though not a patch on your bouquet.

I do hope you'll visit soon - it's been far too long. Come any time, and stay as long as you wish.

With much love, as always

Mother

Missing note: Dearest Fireliia

Found in the ashes of the fireplace in Jannath's estate. It reads:

[A charred love note, nearly illegible, addressed to Lady Jannath, apparently from a rejected suitor. The name of the sender has been burned away.]

Missing note: For The Discerning Eyes of Oskar Fervas ONLY

Found in Jannath's estate, it reads:

Note to self - do not forget that the painting is in the attic. THE painting. THAT one.

Missing note: Regards Missing Painters

Found in Jannath's estate, it reads:

[A note written on official Flaming Fist parchment.]

Lady Jannath,

While I appreciate the offer of a generous donation to Fist coffers - I've got neither the authority nor spare boots on the ground to authorise a "Sword Coast wide" search of your friend, Mssr Fevras. I'll keep an eye out while I'm on the beat in the City, but until we get the full Steel Watch rollout promised by the benevolent Lord Gortash, we're simply stretched too thin. I hope he shows up soon, my lady, I really do.

All the best,

Devella Fountainhead

Missing note: Invoice

Found in Jannath's estate, it reads:

Blue Lynx Adventurers

Base cost: 1,000 GP

Incidentals: 1,000 GP

Objective: no trace of Oskar found from here to Waterdeep.

Missing note: Neatly-Written Note

Found in Jannath's room, it reads:

[A pristine note jotted on House Jannath parchment.]

While I understand the depths your melancholy, I implore you, milady, give at least a glancing appearance for the staff. It would do so much to improve morale and quell the... ah, well-intentioned wonderingsamong the help.

I would never indulge in such rumour-mongering myself, of course, but there's only so much assurance I can give my colleagues when even I know not how you are. Please, milady, please.

Your ever-loyal butler,

Mnemonis.

Missing note: For the Eyes Of Lady Jannath ONLY

Found in Jannath's estate, behind the fake wall. It reads:

[The occasional smear of oil paint splotches this hastily quilled letter.]

My dearest Lady Jannath,

I write to inform you of my progress on your portrait - and my struggles therein. You see, while my skill at capturing countenance is considered far superior to the other brushfolk of this good city, it is lacking in one particular aspect. My memory of your form is far inferior to the purest beauty I beheld when you first sat with me. How can I finish a masterpiece without confidence in my grasp of its subject?

I beg of you - sit with me again. Allow me to finish this portrait in the proper fashion - with its ravishing subject firmly grasped within my gaze.

Yours,

Oskar Fevras

Missing note: Parchment (Jaheira's Home)

Found in the Old Pouch on top of the roof of Jaheira's home. It reads:

I'm not one for goodbyes.

I go in search of my friend. Perhaps you will call it selfish and short-sighted to think of one life among the thousands threatened by the cult. Perhaps I would even agree. But go I must.

Know that we share the same goal, and though our paths part for now, i hope to meet you again at our destination.

Good hunting.

J.

Missing note: A Negotiation

Found on the skeleton in a cell in Flymm Cargo's Basement (on the way to the submarine). It reads:

Antiope -

Received your note demanding that I double the payment rate for your services as my sahuagin wrangler. While I appreciate candour in my direct reports, some of your remarks might be regarded as disrespect. I'm going to give you a chance to rethink your position. I'm sure if you think hard, you'll come around to my way of thinking.

- Lord Gortash

Missing note: Underwater Facility Plans

Found in the locked container in Flymm Cargo's Basement (on the way to the submarine). It reads:

[Page after page within this book is filled with diagrams and schematics of a pressurised underwater research facility to be built in Grey Harbour atop the sunken stone structure of Sarevok's Iron Throne Headquarters.]

Missing note: Aquatic Labour

Found in the locked Metal Trunk in Flymm Cargo's Basement (on the way to the submarine). It reads:

Prinski -

The prefabricated parts for our underwater facility delivered from the Gondian foundry look like they'll do the job of completing what I'm referring to as the 'Iron Throne'. To assist in construction, I'm sending you Dark Breaker Antiope, a renegade Umberlee mage who specialises in charming and controlling sahuagin. And just that easily, your underwater labour problems are solved.

- Lord Gorthash