Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-16047389-20140624184300/@comment-16047389-20140827220627

You decide to tell Vallina what you know about the murder. You describe the state of the body and the likely causes. Although not necessarily squeamish, it's apparent that she is uncomfortable about hearing the details. However, she listens attentively, wanting to know what she can. It is only after you finish, that she comments on the matter.

"Who would do such a thing?" she asks. "Uthyn was arrogant, sure, but I can't imagine someone actually wanting to murder him."

That's true. Uthyn was reknowned for being full of himself, and never knowing when to stop talking. But perhaps some of it was deserved. If nothing else, he was, in fact, one of the best chefs in Tamriel. And while he had more than a few critics, you can't think of anyone who would actually want him dead.

"So who do you think did it?" Vallina asks.

The truth is, right now there isn't a long list of suspects. Currently, the Redguards, Cromwell, and one of the Fortesians are missing. Although that is suspicous behavior, that doesn't necessarily condemn them of murder. As it stands right now, no one has an alibi. Then again, its not as if the Fortesias are allowing any thorough investigations to take place.

"All we can really do," you say, "is wait for the storm to pass, and send word to the Count."

"I suppose you're right." Vallina agrees. "I wish there was something more we could do."

There was one other thing you forgot to mention to Vallina.

"When Uthyn was found," you explain, "he was found clenching a piece of paper in his hand. A note. It said 'Tonight at midnight. Do not be seen.'"

Vallina looks almost alarmed at this news.

"What do you think it could mean?" she asks. "Do you think it is related to the murder?"

"Perhaps."

Without knowing more about what happened last night, there's no telling who killed Uthyn or why. Or if anyone else is in danger, for that matter.

'''It's been a while. Attrebus is probably in the study now.'''

A) Ask her about last night. Perhaps she saw something you didn't.

B) Ask what she knew about Uthyn. Maybe she knew more about him than you did.

C) Ask if she needs anything. You doubt she'll be going anywhere anytime soon.

D) Ask about her history with the Fortesias. You know about Ignatius...

E) Leave Vallina's room. The are other matters you should attend to.