Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-16047389-20140624184300/@comment-16047389-20140826222002

You take a moment to explain the current situation to her. The Fortesias are attempting to keep order over the other guests by means of intimidation. However, you and Attrebus managed to discuss the murder in depth at the dining table without difficulty, though that could either be because you weren't discussing it openly with the other guests, or because they simply didn't notice (though you find that difficult to believe). Then again, perhaps they plan on dealing with the two of you later privately.

Madame Fortesia has also significantly increased the number of guards throughout the second and first floors. She also seems to be intentionally undermining Attrebus's authority. So far, however, she has kept most of the guests together, despite claiming to not want to have the guests "confined". The Redguards, Cromwell, and one of the Fortesian sons are still missing, and it seems no one is actively searching for them.

"This is indeed dire," Vallina says grimly. "If it weren't for this storm, we could've had Skingrad's guards here hours ago. And I'm not sure if we can even trust the Fortesias to keep everyone safe. At the end of the day, all they care about is their appearance. Their reputation. That's all they've ever cared about."

She gives a heavy sigh before continuing.

"Perhaps staying up here is for the best, after all."

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

B) Tell her what you know about the murder. You doubt Attrebus has told her anything.

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