From where the blood stains have fallen, it is obvious to Rosalia that the woman had been killed while laying in bed. It appears as if the staff changed the linen, though you do see stains of blood on the underside of the mattress. It seems they flipped the mattress over once the blood dried in an attempt to make it looks unsoiled. Ol' Jiton always trying to save a buck. It is when Rosalia looks under the bed does she hit the jackpot. A small bag was tucked underneath and hidden inside the frame. Inside, Rosalia finds a Seal of office used by agents of the Order of the Sable March. Inside is also a pendant that causes Rosalia to pale; it has the symbol of Tsathzar Rho. There is also a map depicting a clearing Rosalia recognizes as being only a few hours away, and a half-completed note: "Sentri, you were right to send me this way to investigate the disturbing rumors. I thought they were the result of superstitious hill folk, but I have discovered a conspiracy of local cultists intent on reviving forces that should long have been left to rest, and will send you a pendant I took from the corpse of a cultist that refused to surrender. They are gathering to practice their sacred ritual soon, but I fear I would be outnumbered if I were to face them on my own. However, I have heard of a group of adventurers that have been sent to investigate some of these chaotic occurrences, and should they return I expect to measure their worth and their righteousness. If they seem dependable I will explain that they should trust no one as I do not know who the cult is connected. I will then explain why we must stop the ritual, and for their aid in raiding the ancient place of worship. I will continue this note with a report on whether or not I succeeded to meet with them before heading forth to do battle for the empress and the realm."
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The Myashtalnder stands up and looks at Scrag. At first he pales, but then he closes his eyes and falls to his knees. "Yes. This will be a good death. A better one than waiting to be twisted from the chaos and madness that will come. Please, do the act quickly so that my soul will go to the Horned Man rather than to alien gods. And remember that you are to show me my still beating heart when you take it, lest I die not knowing whether my spirit is strong enough to make the twilight voyage through the Shadow Lands."
