What Is Blitherby Hiding?
The Baron's death was suspicious to say the least. The "family curse" is apparently real, and darker than imagined. Who took the family sword and why? Why are there abandoned and hidden temples under the castle? How will James choose between honoring his promise to his love and his father's promise to the Tanglewoods? Blitherby's strange almost-Shinze braid and the strange temples under the house make him a prime suspect--but what did he do?
Blitherby's letter was quite suspicious. Now that Elaine's relationship to James as his fiance has been revealed, how does that impact the baron's death? Should James honor this contract or follow his heart? The group agreed to speak to the Tanglewoods, but when they arrive in Thornyside, the Lord and Lady are gone, and they are told that Elaine is not herself, though they have yet to find her.
Blitherby's Letter
Adalia managed to pickpocket Blitherby after a long chase through the town and find a letter in his pocket then swap it for a blank sheet of paper. It was addressed to Lady Elaine Tanglewood and read:
This was not what we agreed upon. Where did you put it? Respond immediately.
They decided to send it to Lady Elaine Tanglewood and added
to ensure privacy, send to Bloody Baron Inn c/o Maria Benneton
Blitherby's Burnt Paper
A paper was found burning in Blitherby's fireplace. No words were visible, but half of a family crest was seen. Carindrina showed this note to James. He told them to pour holy water over it, and the message, "I agree something must be done" appeared.
Blitherby is the very self-important butler of the Glasserune family. He has served them for decades, training under his father, who trained under his grandfather, and so on. The families are intertwined throughout their history. He has a bit of a superiority complex, preferring high elves to other races. Highly organized, he runs much of the day to day work in Stoneblood Manor and arranging meetings for the high council.
