A quick recap re the auction;
After destroying Verite and his inhuman creature you learned that the wizard had a rendezvous with Rineri several days prior. Investigating the gallery you were able to bluff your way into getting a peek at the auction gallery. The collection was a vast assortment of artifacts from Har'Akir, a fabled desert kingdom across the Sea of Sorrows. The artifacts consisted mostly of large statues, sacrophogi and the like. Upon closer inspection you discerned that the majority of the artifacts were well crafted forgeries. Addtionally, Gisele found a secret passage in the Cabinet of Curiosuties which seemed to lead to a hidden basement with access to the sea. There were indications of large heavy chests being dragged on the floor out into the gallery. The auction is a private event with many invitations given to prominent members of the underworld including pirates, anarchists and operators. (you briefly encountered Monsiuer Clincher, a bagman for the Sarti Brothers during your visit).
A few other tidbits you learned:
1. Rineri, the curator was perched on the edge of financial ruin only a few months ago. Since, he is now flush with cash and attending many of the high-society functions he was previously spurned at.
2. The Sarti Brothers are fighting a steadily losing war against the Renier over turf. The war is increasingly violent with broad-daylight shootings such as the one you encountered on the boardwalk.
"Do we want to see if we can find the access to the sea from the inside before we go to the auction?" asks Bécacine of her companions.
"Do we want to see if we can find the access to the sea from the inside before we go to the auction?" asks Bécacine of her companions.
"Might be a good idea- I like to know our escape routes in case we get into trouble. We might find something near the harbour that will lead back to Rineri's."
I think we'll call it here guys I think its safe to say this campaign, adventure just isn't working. If people are interested I'd be inclined to try something different maybe a bit more straight up adventure probably a paizo module of some kind but I think maybe this is a bit too open for pbp.
If you're interested feel free to post over in the discussion thread. That or if someone was thinking of taking the Gms' reins that works too.