Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-16047389-20140624184300/@comment-16047389-20140627155325

You decide to show the book to Attrebus. Perhaps he'll know something about it. As you approach the Chancellor, he greets you.

"Ah, Alastor. Enjoying the party so far?" asks Attrebus. "Personally, I was never one for the more opulent of festivities. I'll take the quiet comfort of my personal study, any day!" he lets out a hearty chuckle.

You hand the book over to Attrebus to examine. "Hm? What's this then?"

As the Chancellor opens the book, his expression immediately changes. "W-what?! Where did you get this?! Tell me at once!" You explain how you found the book in the study, and that Vallina believes it might contain some of the more unsavory dark rituals from the Merethic Era.

"The Fortesias had this?" says Attrebus, calming down but still furious. "There have always been rumors about their family, but this...this is..." He calls over his bodyguard, and hands him the book.

"I dare not cause a scene this evening," the Chancellor explains. "It would cause a panic. Not to mention it would be an embarrasment to Count Hassildor if people found out there's been Daedra worshippers amongst Skingrad's nobles. I'll inform the Elder Council once I return to Cyrodiil. The Fortesias hold a great deal of influence in the Empire. This needs to be handled discreetly. Until then, I ask that you keep this information between us. We must continue as if nothing has happened, for now."

Attrebus smiles. "Thank you for reporting this, Alastor. You've done the Empire a great service."

On the bright side, you've made a friend in the Elder Council. But it's likely that he will have the book destroyed after he shows it to the Council, and you doubt he'll allow it to leave his possession.

It's almost time for the dinner. If you have any other business to address, you'd best do so quickly.

You return to the parlor.

A) Explore the manor.

B) Join the crowd around Uthyn.

C) Wait until dinner.