Masks of Nyarlathotep - Chapter 1: New York City

[Toric_Arthendain]

"Robert Wells it is," Joe says. "We may have to question neighbors of Robert Wells to learn anything useful though, since the man hung himself last night and I'm sure the police have already searched his home. After we check that angle out, we can call on Mordecai Lemming. It seems he might be a good source of information given his specialty."

 

[Yellow Sign]

Father Joe and Thomas

Taking a taxi to the last known address of Robert Wells, you find a yourselves in a run down slum area of New York. You enter a dirty crumbling tenent building with hallways filled trash and sleeping vagrants. You feel like you are constantly being watched. The land lord seems to be drunk as he shows you Well's room after a small bribe. The man mumbles about Wells hanging out with "darkies" and "strange" people. Upon searching the room you find only a spartan furishings and trash thrown about. The bathroom is horrendous. Father Joe barely restrains himself from vommiting. You try to question his neighbors but most don't even answer the door and those that do shake their heads and slam their doors in your face.

When you try to contact Mr. Lemmings, his secretary tells you that his is in Boston for a lecture and will not be back untill next week.

 

[Krug]

"Well that leaves Townsman," says Thomas. They hire a cab and drive over to his residence.

 

[Yellow Sign]

Father Joe and Thomas

You find Mr. Townsman's home and speak with his wife. She says that there was nothing unusal going on with her husband that she knew of. He just did not come home on night from the office. His body was found in Central Park two days later.

 

[Yellow Sign]

John Carter, Hammish, Shorty

After a long day, you get at table at Ryon's and grab a bite to eat. The food is good but after reading what you did at Mr. Kensington's office your appetites are not what they use to be. Even Hammish is affected as he only eats half of what he usually does. Shorty freshens your coffees with some whiskey and that seems to help.

 

[Shapermc]

"Well, that seemed to hit the spot. Where are the others?"

 

[VorpalBunny]

"Hmm. I have no idea. I hope everything is alright - after learning what was included in Jackson's notes, I can't help but fear for their safety. If they are OK, I hope they get back soon - we still have to return to the Ju-Ju House..."

 

[Krug]

"Well time to head to the restaurant," says Thomas. He is disappointed none of the leads bore fruit.

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

Joe flags down a cab for the trip to the restaurant. "Seems we ran into a lot of brick walls today. At least the police lieutenant was somewhat helpful. I wonder what the others found out today?"

 

[Festy_Dog]

Hamish takes another sip of the coffee, appreciating the new edge it now has.

"I dun't think we need ta worry much," he says, "I doubt they'd get jumped by guys with machetes at a police station."

He says with a chuckle.