Market Mischief
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| Havilar and Farideh get pulled into a black market investigation with Black Viper.
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Goal
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Quests & Cinematics
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 Havilar:
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Come ON! You're being SO SLOW today!
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 Farideh:
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We've been shopping all morning, Havi. Can't we stop and sit?
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 Havilar:
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But this is THE hottest new bakery in Waterdeep. I've heard their cakes are to DIE for!
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 Suspicious Baker:
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Welcome in, dearies! Pardon the mess - our ingredients have been disagreeable lately.
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| 1
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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What the hells!? There are angry crabs everywhere!
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 Suspicious Baker:
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Would you be dears and help corral these crustaceans? There are free treats in it for you!
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 Havilar:
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DEAL! Time to work up an appetite!
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 Farideh:
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Just once it would be nice if we could have a normal day in this city.
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| 2
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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There's more! Let's crack some chitin!
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 Farideh:
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Why are there crabs in a bakery?
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 Havilar:
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For CRAB CAKES, obviously!
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 Farideh:
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That's not... [Sighs] Just don't let your guard down. Something smells fishy.
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 Suspicious Baker:
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Oh, that would be the fish cakes, dear!
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 Suspicious Baker:
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They're snipping our special flour! Pins at the ready! Charge!
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 Havilar:
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Hey, watch where you're swinging those things! We're on your side, you stinkin' bakers!
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 Farideh:
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I don't think they care much about collateral damage.
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| 3
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Collect 25 Bags of Flour
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Let's grab those flour sacks before they scuttle out the door!
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| 4
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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This is fun! Hey, outta my way if you don't wanna get hit!
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 Suspicious Baker:
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Stop, stop! What do you think you're doing!?
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 Havilar:
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We're HELPING like you ASKED us to do! Stop getting in the way!
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 Suspicious Baker:
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That's enough of your 'help'! No treats for you! Release the golem!
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| 5
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Defeat the Frosting Golem
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That goopy golem's not as sweet as it looks! Watch out!
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 Farideh:
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Yeah? Well your frosting's lumpy and your service is terrible! Way overhyped!
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 Suspicious Baker:
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GET OUT!
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 Havilar:
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Fari, come on! It's not worth it! We didn't want your stupid amazing delicious cakes anyway!
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 Farideh:
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We should have let the crabs eat their cakes.
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 Havilar:
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I don't THINK that would be very heroic? For the rude baker or for the crabs.
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 Farideh:
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...Why the crabs?
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 Havilar:
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Cake can't be part of their natural diet! Merpeople don't bake!
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 Farideh:
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I don't... [sigh] You're right, though. Heroes help. It doesn't matter that they were rude.
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 Havilar:
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You're right too. We should have skipped the bakery. Now we're covered in cake mess. Gross.
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| 6
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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These flies must be attracted to all the sugar. Buzz off!
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 Havilar:
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Hey, do you hear shouting? And people running?
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 Farideh:
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The City Watch, maybe? And they're chasing someone. Judging from the shadow that just passed over us, their target must be up on the rooftops. Let's check it out.
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| 7
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Birds can be so annoying. Hey! We're not food!
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 Havilar:
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Why are there seagulls swooping at us!?
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 Farideh:
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They want the frosting. Shoo! Shoo! -
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 Black Viper:
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[Dashing past] Step aside! Notorious thief coming through!
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 Farideh:
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Was that Esvele? Come on, Havi!
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 Havilar:
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Wait up, Vipes! Ugh, stupid birds!
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| 8
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Collect 25 Gull Feathers
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We're gonna have to go through these gulls!
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 Black Viper:
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That's far enough. The City Watch is one thing, but why am I being chased by strangers covered in filth and feathers?
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 Havilar:
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It's us! The Brimstone Angels!
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 Farideh:
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Are we just going by that now?
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 Black Viper:
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Seems you two aren't having the best day. Look, I'm a little busy. Let's - Oh no. They're here!
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| 9
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Who are these guys? They'll have to go through me first!
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 Astral Elf Assassin:
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Engaging target. She's not getting away this time.
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 Havilar:
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Touch her and I'll break your legs!
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| 10
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Defeat the Assassin
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Bring it! I won't let anyone hurt my friend!
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 Farideh:
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Esvele, why are there Xaryxians chasing you? Did you steal something from Wildspace?
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 Black Viper:
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It's nothing bad, I promise! Definitely dangerous, though... Maybe I could use some help.
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 Black Viper:
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This way. These alleys are a maze. Makes it easy to disappear.
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 Farideh:
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Or get ambushed!
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 Havilar:
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What's crawling out of the garbage?
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| 11
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Get your dirty hands off me, you... dirty hands!
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 Black Viper:
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There's more of them. We'll have to carve a path. Havi?
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 Havilar:
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EAT GLAIVE, TRASH MONSTERS!
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| 12
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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I'm about to trim SO many nails. Let's go!
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 Farideh:
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No farther until you tell us what's going on.
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 Black Viper:
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Alright, so...
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| 13
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Collect 25 Jars of Jelly
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These oozes are hard to chop! Let's stuff them into jars!
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 Black Viper:
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Did you get all that?
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 Havilar:
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Someone's smuggling stuff better than you, blah, blah, blah, black market, code of honor, yadda yadda, some things you don't trade. Sounds fun!
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 Black Viper:
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Close enough.
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 Havilar:
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What's this dump?
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 Black Viper:
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An abandoned inn. I use it to lay low. But it looks like we have guests.
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 Farideh:
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Those are quasits. Fiends. Let us handle this.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Ugh, I HATE demons! Let's make this quick!
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 Black Viper:
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There's too many. We're outnumbered.
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 Havilar:
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Uh, you mean the more the merrier. Mot! Come help!
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 Mot:
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[Suddenly appears, yawning] What do you want, lady?
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 Havilar:
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You're embarrassing me in front of Vipes - we've got demons.
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 Mot:
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Quasits, huh? It will be our pleasure. Dembo! Olla! Bosh! We got work to do!
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| 15
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Defeat the Quasits
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Come on, team! Let's kick these fiends back into the Abyss!
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 Mot:
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Well, that was a treat. Now, if that's done... [Disappears]
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 Havilar:
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Alright! This day's getting better and better! What do we fight next?
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 Farideh:
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Havi, this is serious. Our friend needs our help to take down a criminal kingpin.
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 Black Viper:
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Right, which is why we're attending a party in the North Ward.
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 Havilar:
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[Gasps] BETTER. AND. BETTER.
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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We're here. Act natural.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Does that mean I can go stand in the corner and not do this? I feel ridiculous.
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Don't you dare! We look AMAZING! And we should enjoy as much of the party as possible before the fighting starts. Let's get a drink!
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 Disguised Farideh:
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I think those nobles have had them all.
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| 16
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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These nobles know how to party! But, uh, we need to get past.
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| 17
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Move it! We've got important stuff to do!
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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We're finally past those winedrunk fools.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Now to find out where this meeting is being held, right?
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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Leave that to me. Help yourselves to the buffet.
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 Disguised Havilar:
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I get the feeling Vipes doesn't fully understand what we bring to the party.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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I think she knows she's better at mingling with nobility.
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 Disguised Havilar:
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I could mingle! But I'll settle for eating. Oh, nevermind.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Not hungry?
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 Disguised Havilar:
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No, I just mean the food's coming to us. See?
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Assassin vines! Protect the civilians!
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| 18
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Collect 25 Very Fresh Salad
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Ooh, fresh greens! I better start chopping!
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| 19
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Chicken! Salad's nice to start, but this girl needs MEAT!
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Those were demons again. What the hells is going on here?
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 Disguised Havilar:
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YES! It's time for the main course!
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 Disguised Farideh:
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HAVILAR THAT IS AN ENTIRE SHARK!
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| 20
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Defeat the Far Too Fresh Buffet
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I didn't know buffets were this fun! It's eat or be eaten!
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 Disguised Havilar:
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I'm just going to say it. This party sucks. Who serves illusion-food?
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Someone trying to scare away the other guests. Let's go find Esvele.
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| 21
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Hello? Where is everyone? What are these clanky things?
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Mechanical guards patrolling the halls?
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Were those supposed to stop us from coming back here? Huh.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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I'll dent my glaive on these things if I'm not careful!
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 Victoro Cassalanter:
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What have we here? Late arrivals?
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Something like that. Are we going to have a problem?
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Excuse us! We're just looking for someone! Oh, there she is!
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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My attendants do not appreciate my frequent wandering away. Pray pardon them, saer.
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 Victoro Cassalanter:
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Hmph. They've made quite a mess. Off with you now. [Leaves]
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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Perfect timing. The meeting just started. Come on.
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 Mad Wizard:
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- the deal of a lifetime. Our venture promises to deliver tenfold on your discreet investment...
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 Dhadius:
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Only a fool would turn down such a generous offer. I accept -
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 Gale:
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Preposterous! Backroom dealings such as this serve only to undermine the market and hoard profits for the ignoble and corrupt! I'll be reporting you and your questionable 'associates' to the proper authorities!
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 Mad Wizard:
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A pity. Secrecy is our utmost priority. I'm afraid that you'll all have to die now.
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| 23
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Collect 25 Gears
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More murderous machines? We just got here!
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 Dhadius:
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Dekarios, you meddlesome brat! You ruin everything! Bah! [Teleports]
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Don't worry. I think Dhadius is actually happiest when he's angry.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Gale!? What are you doing here?
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 Gale:
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Ah, the tiefling twins accompanied by a certain serpent, I see! I would ask you the same, but mayhaps we postpone while we escape the wrath of a wizard scorned, hm?
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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We have to get out of here! Let's cut our way through!
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Ow! Who made the air hard?!
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 Gale:
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There's an invisible Wall of Force here. Blast. They were prepared for this.
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 Mad Wizard:
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Hmm, hmm. Cornered like rats. I wonder if you'll squeak the same as you die.
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| 25
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Defeat the Mad Wizard
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I'm not going down without a fight! Come at us, old man!
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 Disguised Farideh:
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This was supposed to be a relaxing shopping trip, and now we're being overrun by that wizard's guards!
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 Gale:
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Yes, well, MY associates were also prepared. Should be any moment now...
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 Gale:
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There! Safe and sound within the hallowed halls of Blackstaff Tower. Much obliged for your prescience, Madame Stonemarrow!
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 Ulkoria:
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Always have a Contingency spell plan, young man. I see you've brought friends.
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 Vajra:
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Welcome back, Gale. Farideh, Havilar, Esvele. So good of you to join us.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Would somebody tell me WHAT IS GOING ON?
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Fari, shush, inside voice! OH WOW, that is a LOT of gargoyles outside!
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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If you're always ready to fight, you don't need to know what's going on!!
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 Vajra:
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Gale, report. What did you learn?
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 Gale:
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The mage claimed to have the backing of powerful masters, and was all too eager to turn to violence.
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 Vajra:
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Then it is as we feared. The Arcane Brotherhood is making its move.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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The Arcane Brotherhood? Why would they be involved in a smuggling operation?
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 Gale:
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Come again?
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 Disguised Havilar:
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That's why you were at the big secret meeting, right? You're investigating the whole criminal conspiracy thing like us, yeah?
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 Ulkoria:
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Well, that's certainly interesting.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Keep talking! These gargoyles are easy!
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 Vajra:
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I believe the Arcane Brotherhood is trying to worm its way into my city again. You apparently know something we don't.
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Well, Vipes says there's a new super-smuggler who's causing problems, selling stuff they're not supposed to, so we're going to stop them! With my glaive, and optionally Fari's spells.
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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That's pretty much it.
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 Vajra:
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I see. I propose an alliance.
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| 28
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Collect 25 Gargoyle Talons
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Stupid gargoyles! I'll break your claws off!
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 Disguised Havilar:
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The Brimstone Angels are the ones to hunt these evil-doers down!
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 Vajra:
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Indeed. You're clearly a step ahead. Discover whoever is behind all of this and expose their operation. We'll provide magical support from here.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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First, can we change out of these dresses?
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 Havilar:
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You are such a spoilsport - we can totally fight in ballgowns!
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 Farideh:
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Who wears a ballgown in an alley?.
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 Havilar:
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Maybe I WANT to stand out!
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 Black Viper:
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Focus! We've got Zhents trying to flank us.
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| 29
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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These guys are always itching for a fight. Let's do it!
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| 30
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Defeat the Zhents
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These Zhents don't go down easily. More fun for me!
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 Black Viper:
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Another assassin. We must be on the right track. Come on. I know a crooked bookseller who owes me a few favors.
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 Havilar:
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A bookstore? [Gasps] CHAPBOOKS!
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 Havilar:
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Knock, knock! Anybody home?
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 Shady Bookshop Owner:
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[Panicked] W-what do you want!?
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 Farideh:
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Black Viper says you know something about the Arcane Brotherhood. So start talking.
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 Asmodeus Cultist:
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Hey! We were here first! Wait your turn!
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 Shady Bookshop Owner:
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I'll d-do whatever you want, just get these c-cultists out of my store! P-please!
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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These cultists have no idea who they're messing with!
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 Black Viper:
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I almost feel sorry for them.
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 Farideh:
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Don't. They chose to serve Asmodeus and bring more evil into the world. Maybe they'll think twice now.
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 Havilar:
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Bye! Make better choices!
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| 32
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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More cultists? But, different? Whatever!
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| 33
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Collect 25 Books
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What kind of books do these cultists want anyway?
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 Havilar:
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Ugh, these are all boring! Where's the good stuff?
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| 34
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Tell me where the spicy chapbooks are or get out of my way!
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 Shady Bookshop Owner:
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Are they g-gone? Oh, thank Cyric! I promised to sell them all the same rare ritual tomes, and the fools paid up front! Now, did you need something?
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 Black Viper:
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Information. What do you know about -
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 Dhadius:
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[Bursts in] I demand to speak to the owner of this establishment! I have come to collect the grimoire that I am owed!
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 Shady Bookshop Owner:
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Sorry, saer! I just got cleaned out by a bunch of cultists! They made off with all my best spellbooks. Such a shame...
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 Dhadius:
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Do you think me a fool!? Twice I am spurned this day, and I shall not stand for it! [Casts Summon Elemental] Good day! [Leaves in a huff]
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| 35
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Defeat the Elementals
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Stop those elementals! They'll ruin all the books!
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 Havilar:
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Dhadius needs a sandwich or something. That guy is a mess. And YOU! Withholding pre-orders AND stocking boring chapbooks? You're EVIL!
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 Shady Bookshop Owner:
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Thank you!
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 Black Viper:
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Shut it. You're going to let us into the back now.
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 Farideh:
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[Picking up scattered books] Those elementals really made a mess of this place. Hm? What's this?
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Wow the stock back here is really limited. It's not a very good bookshop.
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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It's a front. The real business happens in the back. Way back.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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To think there's an entire underground complex hidden behind a trick bookcase...
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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That's just one entrance. There are others. Now stay sharp. This place can be dangerous.
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| 36
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Stirges! They'll try to drink our blood!
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 Disguised Havilar:
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I think I could have pulled off Thief in a Ballgown. I'm just saying.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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These people know what we look like, so we need to blend in. This is NOT supposed to be FUN.
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Not with that attitude, bossyboots.
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| 37
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Ew! Why are these gnolls all sticky? Don't touch me!
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| 38
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Collect 25 Slimy Swords
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Little jelly squirrels! I think they want the gnolls' swords?
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Cute, but still gross. Bye, jelly squirrels! Have fun with your new toys!
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 Disguised Farideh:
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This must be it. There's more people than I expected. I didn't think it would be a literal market.
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 Disguised Havilar:
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Yay! More shopping! Do you think they have any fire-proof dog toys? I want to surprise Zoonie.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Calm. Down. You're going to get us caught.
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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Look for contraband. I want to know what we're dealing with.
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| 39
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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These thugs must think we're easy marks. Wrong!
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 Disguised Farideh:
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Poisons, soul coins, chardalyn. Is that traveler's dust? Oh no.
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 Disguised Havilar:
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[Groaning] Ugh, I don't feel so good...
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 Ulkoria:
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[Via Sending] Hey. I've been Scrying on you all since you left the tower. Some punks are taking positions around you. One of them's a big fella.
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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So much for our disguises. We've got trouble. Uh, is she okay?
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 Disguised Farideh:
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There's demonic materials here. Havilar is sensitive.
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 Disguised Havilar:
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I can... still fight...
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| 40
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Defeat the Black Market Thugs
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Come on... big guy... I can do this all day...
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 Ulkoria:
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[Via Sending] Get out of there! Every thug in that den of evil is coming for you! I'll send you directions as you run. Hurry!
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 Disguised Havilar:
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[Dizzy] Tell the Ulkoria in my head I'm just getting started.
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 Disguised Farideh:
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No. There's too many, even for us, especially with your Chosen powers acting up. Let's ditch the disguises and go!
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 Disguised Black Viper:
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I'll lure away as many of them as I can. HEY, UGLIES! COME AND GET ME! [Dashes away]
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 Ulkoria:
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[Via Sending] Down this path! Two lefts, three rights, then past the spider nests!
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| 41
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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I don't want to run, but... it's hard to even stand right now...
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| 42
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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I'm starting to feel better. Let's keep going!
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| 43
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Collect 25 Mimic Glue Vials
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Mimics! We picked up some vials from that glass shop this morning, right? I have an idea!
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 Havilar:
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Now we break these vials all over the floor and...
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 Farideh:
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Good thinking! That should slow them down!
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| 44
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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I see spiders! This must be the way out!
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| 45
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Defeat the Zombie Spiders
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I won't let these eight-legged freaks get in our way!
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 Ulkoria:
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[Via Sending] You're almost there! Look for a discolored wall and run straight through! I'll meet you on the other side!
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 Havilar:
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Hey, it's that stupid bakery from before!
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 Farideh:
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I knew there was something suspicious about this place. No sign of those ungrateful bakers. Hey, where's Ulkoria?
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 Ulkoria:
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[Via Sending] There you are! My Scrying sensor couldn't follow you into that place. It must be warded. Are you alright? We're coming to you now!
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 Havilar:
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Ulkoria says we disappeared from her magic eye thing a while ago, and she's on her way to us now. Oh, wait. If that's true, then...
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 Farideh:
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Then who was telling you where to run?
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 Avarice:
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You follow directions so well. Simpleminded, trusting fools. I would have liked to catch the Viper as well, but I'll deal with her after I finish with you.
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| 46
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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It's an ambush! Get behind me!
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 Farideh:
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You're Avarice, the ice witch! I've heard of you. The Champions fought you in Icewind Dale. We thought you were dead.
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 Avarice:
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Hardly. I'm a lich. I die hard, and with a vengeance.
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| 47
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Gargoyles again? She must have sent the ones from before too!
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 Havilar:
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We'll stop you, whatever it takes! The Magic Lads can't have Waterdeep!
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 Avarice:
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The Arcane Brotherhood, you mean? [Laughs] I'm done with them. I have better allies now. You've been interfering with our operation. That makes me look bad.
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| 48
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Collect 25 Frozen Shards
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She's trying to freeze us in place! Knock away the ice!
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| 49
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Keep fighting! We have to survive!
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 Avarice:
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That's enough play. You'll be the first to fall for my revenge!
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 Havilar:
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Keep her busy, Fari! I have another idea!
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| 50
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Defeat the Avarice
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Distract her! I'm going for the pantry!
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 Havilar:
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HEY, ICE QUEEN! [Throws several sacks of flour]
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 Avarice:
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[Enraged, coughing and sneezing uncontrollably] Argh! What is IN this!? ACHOO! I can't - ACHOO! - fight like this! Curse you - ACHOO! [Teleports]
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 Havilar:
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...That's it!? I had a whole other step with frosting and you doing a fireball.
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 Farideh:
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We found the black market and exposed their leader. Esvele and Vajra's people can handle it from here.
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 Havilar:
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Well, we can't just go back to shopping! Everything will be closed now!
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 Farideh:
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But we're safe, and we're together. That's what matters most. Here. I got you something. I found it at that sketchy bookshop. To remember our adventure today.
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 Havilar:
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[Gasps] A chapbook! [GASPS] 'THE VIPER'S FANGS' COLLECTORS EDITION!? I love it! Thank you. [Hugs her sister]
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 Farideh:
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[Hugs back]
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 Havilar:
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...Did you STEAL this!?
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