Horace's artwork sells for 300 gp, while Aurelia's goes for 100 gp. Bekassine fails to win the auction for Delmonia's sculpture, which ends up selling for 900 gp. Aurelia bids on Motman Primm's painting, getting in the highest bid at 200 gp.
OOC:
Aurelia may choose to win the auction for Motman's painting.
The fete drifts to an end after the auction, and the revelers slowly leave the opera house over the course of the next half hour. Most of those at the party noticed your group, and at the end of the evening, several partygoers take the time to personally bid some of you good evening.
OOC:
You earned a total of 23 Fete Points and made a good impression! This grants you 2 Production Points.
Following the fete, Fallenta suggests setting up an appointment to meet with Zachrin Vest as soon as possible. Now that he can put faces to your names, it should be easier to accomplish.
Indeed, Zachrin is eager to talk to you, and shortly after picking up the art you won at the auction, the acolytes at Songbird Hall escort you to Zachrin's office. Zachrin’s office is elegantly appointed, decorated with paintings, tapestries, small sculptures, and more—exquisite art created by many of the temple’s previous high priests.
"Ah, welcome, friends," Zachrin says with a smile. He invites you to join him around a low table on which has been set out plates of cheeses and fruits to snack on while you talk.
"I understand you have a business proposal for me?" he asks curiously.
OOC:
This influence encounter plays out over the course of an hour, with 3 20-minute rounds. Everybody may make checks for the first round now.
Discovery Skills: Kintargo Lore, Perception, Society
Influence Skills: Art or Theater Lore (to share opinions and inspirations on entertainment), Deception, Diplomacy, Intimidation, Performance (to establish your skills or even give a short demonstration), Religion (to speak on matters of faith or to talk about Shelyn)
You learned previously learned Zachrin's weakness and resistance.
Weakness: Weakness: Even though Fallenta told you not to mention her name, should you choose to admit that you're working with her when the time comes to influence Zachrin, you will have a much easier time, as he believes she is an excellent director.
Resistance: Zachrin loathes greed, and anyone who brags about finances or financial interests within his earshot increases all DCs for that character to Influence him by 2.
