Chapter 2: The Skinsaw Murders

The guard looks at you over the walls and shrugs, "Seems reasonable enough to me," he says, then turns away, "Open the gate!"

With that, the gate opens slowly, revealing the magnificent city of Magnimar. Where would you like to go first?

The streets of Magnimar are quite busy. Those of you not used to large cities can't help but notice all of the diverse sounds and bright clothing all around you. It's nearly overwhelming, but your more seasoned companions are able to guide you through the throngs of people to an inn not too far from the gate.

Above the front door is an image of a dragon with a tankard of ale gripped in its claws. The sign with the inn's name on it is so faded as to be unreadable, but on the whole it seems to be well maintained.

You enter the crowded place and find that it's more like what you are used to. The boisterous crowds are similar to those you'd see in almost any tavern in a small town (if a bit more diverse in heritage). You find a table not far from the corner and soon have a chance to rest and enjoy a decent drink.

You take some time at the inn to eat and rest from the road before getting directions to the townhouse that was owned by Aldern. It is a three-story home in a good part of town. Oddly, there are boards nailed over the windows on the first floor.