Kiss of Darkness: Part 1--A Hint of Shadow

[Rystil Arden]

*Rhaka sniffs about. If there is a lingering scent still, it apparently isn't quite strong enough for Rhaka's human nose to sense it.*

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Rhaka stands and adds, "Well, I got nothing. Anyone else want to try? Obviously there is something to smell or Kinjon wouldn't react as he did here in the hedge mage's place."

 

[unleashed]

Baeleth Dawnmist, Male High Elf Swashbuckler

“I’ll take a sniff around, perhaps I’ll be able to identify it if it’s a spice,” Baeleth remarks, before trying to detect whatever Kinjon smelled.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*While elves may have seen vision and hearing, Baeleth's smell is not as good as Rhaka's, and he is unable to make out the scent either. It seems that only animals with a strong sense of smell like Kinjon can still make out the scent. If they wanted a full description, it is possible that they could have Kinjon tell them with Speak with Animals.*

 

[Keia]

Verra continued to look around, ignoring those that were sniffing around. She was interested in her task at the moment and was treating it almost like a game.

 

[Bront]

"Well, perhaps now would be a good time to see if any humanoids in the area saw anything yesterday?" Val suggests.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Valerie searches around for information, spreading a bit of coin, but her initial foray does not reveal anyone who noticed anything unusual going on at the Hedge Mage's house--perhaps the nocturnal visitor was not visible, as before.*

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Realizing that they were coming up empty again and preferring not to waste any more time than necessary, Rhaka speaks. "I vote that we head to the warehouses while the scent is still fresh in Kinjon's nose. He is only an animal, and will likely forget it before too long, I fear. If the scent is there, let us hope Kinjon can find it again."

 

[unleashed]

Baeleth Dawnmist, Male High Elf Swashbuckler

“Yes, we might as well, as it seems we’re at an impasse here...though it feels like we’re just running around in circles,” Baeleth offers, ready to lead the group back to the warehouses.

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Checking inside the warehouses or just outside? Based on the house, Kinjon isn't able to follow the scent too easily outside due to the weathering of time (sadly, his Survival bonus is very low). It might be possible to find a scent outside, but remember that it takes 1 hour to search for a trail if you fail, so it could be a suspicious several hours of searching if he doesn't get a lucky roll, or else you might just miss it)