📖 Setting

Egorian, the capital of Cheliax. A city of infernal politics, where the House of Thrune maintains its grip on power through devil-worship, intrigue, and sheer terror. The streets are paved with ambition, and the shadows conceal secrets that could destroy nations.

🌑 Shadow District 🏛️ Palace of Thrune 🛒 Grand Bazaar ⛧ Asmodean Temple

🎯 The Hook

You have been hired — by a mysterious patron who remains concealed — to investigate the murder of Darian Thrune, the ambitious heir to House Thrune. The murderer has left a single clue: the brand of a legendary assassin, marking the scene. Your patron fears this is not a simple assassination but the first move in a plot that could tear Cheliax apart.

⚔️ Your Task

Arrive in Egorian, investigate the murder scene, and interview key witnesses. You must discover who killed Darian Thrune and why, before the killer strikes again.

• Investigate the Scene: Examine Darian's private quarters for clues.
• Interview Lady Vexilla: Darian's widow, who may hold secrets about his political alliances.
• Question Captain Aelar: The Hellknight captain who was present at Darian's death.
• Find the Informant: A shadowy figure in the Grand Bazaar who knows more than they should.

🎭 Your Patron

A figure known only as The Unseen — a Chelish spymaster with connections to the Pathfinder Society. The Unseen operates from the shadows of the Grand Bazaar, feeding information to those willing to pay the price. They have chosen you for this task, believing you have the skills and discretion to uncover the truth.

📜 Chelish Politics — What You Need to Know

House Thrune has ruled Cheliax for over a century, having won the Chelish Civil War through a pact with Hell. The nation is bound by infernal contracts, and the ruling family is constantly surrounded by intrigue, assassination attempts, and betrayal.

• The Infernal Contract: The original pact that brought House Thrune to power. Its contents are a closely guarded secret, but rumors suggest it binds Cheliax to Hell for all eternity.
• The Hellknights: An elite order of knights who enforce the law with brutal efficiency. They are loyal to Cheliax, but their loyalty is to the idea of law, not necessarily to House Thrune.
• The Grand Bazaar: A sprawling marketplace where information is as valuable as gold. The Unseen operates from here, and it is a hub for spies, merchants, and those seeking forbidden knowledge.
• The Shadow District: A poor, run-down area of the city where the desperate and the damned live in squalor. A hub for criminals, informants, and those who deal in forbidden knowledge.

📚 Recommended Reading

Cheliax, The Infernal Empire (PZO9287) — Primary source for Chelish society, infernal themes, and the history of House Thrune.

🔗 AoN: Egorian 🔗 AoN: House Thrune 🔗 AoN: Cheliax