# ✧ Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 [[2026-W04|]] ___ [[Kozu Marphanis]] L3 Rogue - NOTES ___ Arrival & the Dead Gnome The party arrives at a temple, seeking answers from a dead gnome whose fate seems tied to larger events. Questions linger about the gnome’s role — whether he served as a mentor and whether his death follows a familiar pattern tied to earlier incidents. The priests offer limited guidance by casting 'Speak with Dead' 13:45 Journey to the Yawning Portal Inn The party arrive: Upon entering [[Kozu Marphanis]] calls out for his friend B.B [[Beatrix]] the barmaid, but upon hearing she suddenly bolts away into the back kitchen. [[Kozu Marphanis]] places 3 silver onto the counter and asks for a private table in the corner upon their return. The party heads into town to the [[Market Square]], While at the Market Square Kozu visits [[Sarah]], who runs a clothing stall, Kozu purchases a purple cloak for 2gold and provides crucial information she directs Kozu to the offices of the Wazoos newspaper. Kozu picks up a newspaper looking for any high-nobility events might be happening soon, charity balls etc but find nothing instead Kozu sees within the paper, a coupon, for 'The Magical Emporium' The coupon advertises: Buy 4 items, get the 4th at half price Minimum purchase: 500g per item Valid until May Which Kozu then tears from the paper and places in his pocket for perhaps spending later. ___ Trouble at the [[Yawning Portal]] - 16:00 The party settles in at the [[Yawning Portal]], but tensions rise quickly. [[Durnan the Wanderer]] slaps Kozu, causing four points of damage for disrupting the peace with B.B.Beatrix tavern Barmaid. The Day of Wonder, a major calendar parade that occurs in summer. ___ Core Threads for Season 1, Episode 14 The dead gnome’s true role and unfinished business The purpose and reach of The Mighty Hands The Yawning Portal as a nexus of intrigue The Day of Wonder as an upcoming flashpoint event