Five of Swords
pyrrhic, hollow-victory, bitter, hostility
clouds
intense clouds
No+
[Reginald, Gwendolyn, Quincy] Woolfield
Enchanter, Huntsman, Mellow, Cellmate
tradition and heritage
Sparks
concert, perfect, weather, library
former ally
seal broken
pinnacle, column, handprint, harp
Loot
8 coins and an oil painting on wood panel
Ashwagandha (root): adaptogenic, stress relief, energy
bundle of wildflowers, Old iron keyring with several keys
trade dispute arbitration document
baskets of grape clusters
Scriber's Box: non-magical books placed inside are duplicated in a day
a transparent, purple liquid that smells like burnt toast that makes the target fully healed
Situation
Beneath the city's bustling streets, ancient aqueducts form an artful, secret dungeon where the magistrate imprisons political rivals. Recently, an escapee has begun spreading rumors of its existence, threatening to expose the magistrate's crimes. Hiring the party under the guise of clearing out "monsters," the magistrate's preference for silence is clear in his emphasis on "dead or alive." Deep within the watery labyrinth, a magical fresco steals hope from prisoners, showing those who gaze upon it visions of their own grim fates.