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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Qik" data-source="post: 5616480" data-attributes="member: 6673727">[ooc]0-level: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Flare1-level: Mage Armor, Gravity Bow, Enlarge Person1st Perception Roll: <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3101384/" target="_blank">1d20+4=24</a>Appraise Roll: <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3101387/" target="_blank">1d20+2=4</a>[/ooc]Quioan enjoys the walk through the Venzan morning on his way to the Gabbiano headquarters, even with the crowds about; after all his time in nature, he appreciates the change of setting, even if a prolonged stay in this sort of atmosphere would never be for him.  Upon arriving at the palazzo within which Gabbiano takes residence, Quioan can't help but be impressed: regardless of their current political standing, it's clear that Gabbiano has some serious resources at its disposal.Although the apartments out of which Gabbiano operates are correspondingly impressive, Quioan picks up on some subtle signs that suggest that all is not well for them.  Specifically, there are numerous areas which once seemed to have housed works of art for decoration which are now currently vacated.  Perhaps they've been sold to provide the house with income.  As the party files in, Quioan discreetly shares his observations and suspicions with his remaining party members.  As they wait for Umberto Gabbiano to appear, the elf also finds an opportunity to slip off and discreetly cast mage armor on himself.  I doubt this meeting will itself come to blows, but I'd rather be prepared.Quioan doesn't know what to think of Umberto Gabbiano.  The man seems friendly enough, but then again, it's in the nature of these political types to hide their true feelings.  (Sense Motive check: <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3101397/" target="_blank">1d20+1=16</a>) Filing into his office, Quioan takes a seat along with the rest of the party and begins to explain why they're here.  "Thank you for seeing us, Signore Gabbiano.  I'll get straight to the point, and be as concise as I can.""We were hired by a farmer, Dane Ryall, to investigate the disappearance of his house.  As strange a prospect as that seemed, we investigated the former location of his home, and discovered evidence to suggest that transfiguration magic was used to alter the house in a way which made it transportable.  Throughout this process, we attacked in several instances by animals who were clearly trained; they bore items marked with the crest of your house, which is why we have come to you.  If it helps, in pursuit of the individual who did this, we also found a rather valuable cache of gemstones at a vacated campsite of his (or hers, I suppose).  Finally, it's worth noting that, on our way back into town to seek an audience with you, we found both our former employer and another victim of this house thief dead, killed by an animal which then refrained from eating its victims, which again suggest a guidance by man rather than natural instinct."Leaning in, Quioan makes his final point: "So, Signore Gabbiano, are you aware of anyone in your house who is capable of and motivated to commit such criminal acts?"</blockquote>

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