Okay, so I noticed the latest flip-mat released was for a theater, but the reverse had wooden flooring, and I thought it would be cool for a city-based game. Thing is, I wondered how much use I would have for the theater, and then it struck me...
Change the Carowyn Manor adventure to a theater. It really seems to be a great fit. The Carowyns are patrons of the arts and instead of a party, they are having an advance viewing of a play they sponsor.
One of the musicians gets sick, and Ruan is hired to replace him at the last minute.
And then there is Jolistina, I mean, she is made for the stage. ;)
Plus, I think it helps in a way. A manor house of the well-known rich couple suddenly goes silent for days, and I think more than the sister of a musician would notice, and the Guard probably would react in some way. On the other hand, if the nobles just aren't at a second home for them and the servants maintain it as normal, then nothing is really out of the ordinary. And a theater can go closed for some time, easily a few days, before anyone would notice.
As far as the two inhabitants go, Jolistina could have survived on food for the reception that was part of the event until it got bad, and then she could sneak out at night if needed for more supplies.
Ausio, instead of the wine cellar, has hidden under the stage. As with the other version, he has survived on rats he has caught, but for water, I'm thinking there could be a pump connected to some barrels (or a well) to provide water effects on the stage, so he has been able to drink from that.
What do you think? Am I missing some component to the story tied to the manor house with this? Or is there some plot hole that needs patching?
Just want to make sure everything is covered before I commit money to the map.
I don't see any major problem with that.
It seems that "under the stage" would have many exits for the father to use. Why doesn't he leave? You might want to put him somewhere more constrained.