Chapter 1 - Game 9

Istvan follows the trail of Sabina, uncovering that the Tremere have taken her. His search leads him to a magistrate-seized house, where he encounters Borislav, and they exchange crucial information. Meanwhile, Katherine dives deep into investigating Gargonal.The group gathers in the Night Market, where Theodosia and Istvan learn of an alchemist engaged in heretical experiments. Katherine and Theodosia take matters into their own hands, sneaking off to track a captive. In a daring move, Katherine disguises herself as an officer to infiltrate the guards and extract their target.As tensions rise, suspicions grow—Katherine questions how her ally was singled out, and Theodosia speculates about hidden threats among their contacts. Plans shift when Istvan suggests targeting Count Orlach instead of Gargonal, and the group debates seeking help from the Salubri. Reluctantly, they make their way to an ancient cave, where they encounter three Salubri warriors who agree to aid them, albeit only due to Dalibor’s presence.The episode takes a chilling turn when Elska senses something eerie within the cave’s chasm. Theodosia and Zemislav investigate, only to find themselves in the dreaded first level of the Labyrinth. Theodosia is shaken to her core, losing two points of her path. As they escape the cave, an unsettling discovery awaits them—footprints in the sand, proof that someone has been watching them.Who is following them, and what secrets lie deeper in the Labyrinth? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avorial.substack.com