The uneasy alliance of The Bro, Jeremy, and Gigi took a perilous turn as they ventured into the lair of the notorious Caruso Crime Family, their faces shadowed with the uncertainty of what awaited them. Upon their entrance, they were greeted by the Don’s skillful butler, Sebastian, whose mastery over the art of bartending was as captivating as a well-crafted spell, conjuring their drinks of choice as though it was his lifelong calling.
The tension in the room deepened with the arrival of the head of the Caruso Crime Family, Don Antonio Caruso, and Lilith, the ominous leader of the local Denarians. Caruso’s face, a mask of deathly pallor, betrayed his secret: stage 4 colon cancer, with a mere six months to live. A deal was proposed, a pact forged in desperation and deceit. In exchange for two stolen Denarian coins, Visceriel and Enerthiel, the Don and Lilith would call off the hit on the party and unveil the name of the murderer. The party’s agreement was but a mirage, a false promise setting a trap for the Don at the church in 24 hours.
Meanwhile, Aubert’s fate led him to the home of a Cuban widow, where danger lurked in the form of a car and a mysterious driver. His “skillful” intrusion (a cacophony of clumsiness) into the house ended in a standoff with Victor Castellanos, a man once noble, now a shadow of his former self. A gun, a novelty cigarette lighter, and the shared secrets of distrust for the Church connected them. Victor’s past as a Knight of the Cross and his gift of the sword Fidelacchius to Aubert’s father unraveled a web of destiny.
Reunited, the party shared their discoveries, and the frayed bonds between Aubert and The Bro began to mend. Utilizing The Bro’s network, they arranged a meeting with the enigmatic Marco “The Shark” Bianchi at The Spanish Military Hospital Museum. Tension mounted as they attempted to manipulate Marco, only to be met with his resistance and a chilling threat against Gigi. The Shark’s refusal to divulge information and his ghastly ghoul follower left the party with more questions than answers.
As the mid-afternoon sun cast long shadows, the party left the museum, their footsteps echoing into the day, shadowed by unseen eyes. The mystery of the Ancient City grows, the stakes higher, the alliances more fragile, and the night darker. The party must tread carefully, for the path ahead is fraught with danger, betrayal, and secrets that may consume them all.
