Nadege's Disappearance
Description
DescriptionDaria's family member Nadege never came home. Investigating Nadege's room, Daria found Vixia Emberclaw's own packaging containing a highly reactive explosive substance. Nadege appears to be experimenting with explosives and has gone missing in the city. The open question: where is Nadege, what is she doing with explosives, and why? Session 2 update: A letter in Nadege's handwriting appears at the post box directing Daria to the floating market. Following it, Daria and Thalara descend into the Sunken Treasure — the Gloaming Guild's hideout — where they find Nadege alive and already embedded with the guild alongside Vixia. The central question shifts from 'where is Nadege?' to 'what has Nadege gotten herself into, and can she be extracted from the Gloaming Guild?' Daria resolves to keep Nadege close, but Nadege remains within the guild's orbit. Session 3 update: Daria deflects questions about Nadege's absence with tight-jawed silence at breakfast, confirming the disappearance remains an open wound with no resolution. The emotional weight persists but no new investigative progress was made this session. Session 4 update: Nadege is revealed to be present at home — Daria tucks her in and confides her fear of the Gloaming Guild job. Strikingly, Nadege enthusiastically supports the guild and urges Daria to follow through, raising new questions about Nadege's loyalties and whether she has ties to the guild beyond merely using Vixia Emberclaw's products. The shadow watching Daria from the corner of her home fills her with cold terror — a reminder of a presence she was told would always be there — suggesting someone or something is monitoring Daria and possibly Nadege. Session 5 update: The party travels westward pursuing Daria's supplier — the lead connected to Nadege's disappearance. They arrive at the Riverside Stop where Daria encounters Eli, an old friend and traveling artist with The Gloaming Guild ties. The recovered notebook contains frantic ravings about rising powers and returning beings, and the damaged painting depicts a golden-haired baby — potential clues to Nadege's fate. Session 6 update: Daria's growing involvement with the Gloaming Guild network — warning Eli about the Inquisition knowing the guild's name and leader, negotiating with Eli who is connected to guild operations — keeps her circling the same underworld that swallowed Nadege. Her choice to let Eli escape suggests sympathy for those caught in the guild's web. Session 7 update: Nadege is found alive at the hideout. She recounts the raid — a golden golem of bone killed three — and reveals Harpy Puddlewrench escaped, meaning the Inquisition branded the wrong people. Nadege explains she joined the Gloaming Guild because they speak for the forgotten. Daria and Nadege reach a fragile accord: Nadege promises to lay low while Daria works her noble connections. The central question shifts from 'where is Nadege' to 'can Daria keep Nadege safe amid the Guild's dangerous activities.' Session 10 update: Nadege is now appearing more frequently and seems happier. Daria catches Nadege nervously slipping out to Vix's shop, confirming the ongoing connection. Daria accompanies Nadege to the shop and learns of the prison break plan. Nadege delivers explosives to Harpy. The mystery of WHY Nadege is connected to Vix deepens — she is now an active participant in Guild-adjacent operations rather than a passive victim.
Key Figures (10)
Timeline
Daria Returns Home
The mystery deepened from a simple missing-person report to a troubling discovery: Nadege possesses and is experimenting with dangerous explosive materials sourced from Vixia Emberclaw's own shop.
Breakfast at the Redbane
The mystery deepened from a simple missing-person report to a troubling discovery: Nadege possesses and is experimenting with dangerous explosive materials sourced from Vixia Emberclaw's own shop.
The Scroll and the Secret
A letter in Nadege's handwriting appears at the post box directing Daria to the floating market. Following it, Daria and Thalara descend into the Sunken Treasure — the Gloaming Guild's hideout — where they find Nadege alive and already embedded with the guild alongside Vixia. The central question shifts from 'where is Nadege?' to 'what has Nadege gotten herself into, and can she be extracted from the Gloaming Guild?' Daria resolves to keep Nadege close, but Nadege remains within the guild's orbit.
A Letter from the Missing
A letter in Nadege's handwriting appears at the post box directing Daria to the floating market. Following it, Daria and Thalara descend into the Sunken Treasure — the Gloaming Guild's hideout — where they find Nadege alive and already embedded with the guild alongside Vixia. The central question shifts from 'where is Nadege?' to 'what has Nadege gotten herself into, and can she be extracted from the Gloaming Guild?' Daria resolves to keep Nadege close, but Nadege remains within the guild's orbit.
The Gloaming Guild
A letter in Nadege's handwriting appears at the post box directing Daria to the floating market. Following it, Daria and Thalara descend into the Sunken Treasure — the Gloaming Guild's hideout — where they find Nadege alive and already embedded with the guild alongside Vixia. The central question shifts from 'where is Nadege?' to 'what has Nadege gotten herself into, and can she be extracted from the Gloaming Guild?' Daria resolves to keep Nadege close, but Nadege remains within the guild's orbit.
Proving Steel
A letter in Nadege's handwriting appears at the post box directing Daria to the floating market. Following it, Daria and Thalara descend into the Sunken Treasure — the Gloaming Guild's hideout — where they find Nadege alive and already embedded with the guild alongside Vixia. The central question shifts from 'where is Nadege?' to 'what has Nadege gotten herself into, and can she be extracted from the Gloaming Guild?' Daria resolves to keep Nadege close, but Nadege remains within the guild's orbit.
The Inquisitor's Gaze
Daria deflects questions about Nadege's absence with tight-jawed silence at breakfast, confirming the disappearance remains an open wound with no resolution. The emotional weight persists but no new investigative progress was made this session.
Sobered, Parted, and Haunted
Nadege is revealed to be present at home — Daria tucks her in and confides her fear of the Gloaming Guild job. Strikingly, Nadege enthusiastically supports the guild and urges Daria to follow through, raising new questions about Nadege's loyalties and whether she has ties to the guild beyond merely using Vixia Emberclaw's products. The shadow watching Daria from the corner of her home fills her with cold terror — a reminder of a presence she was told would always be there — suggesting someone or something is monitoring Daria and possibly Nadege.
Downtime: Investigations, Family, and Forgeries
Nadege is revealed to be present at home — Daria tucks her in and confides her fear of the Gloaming Guild job. Strikingly, Nadege enthusiastically supports the guild and urges Daria to follow through, raising new questions about Nadege's loyalties and whether she has ties to the guild beyond merely using Vixia Emberclaw's products. The shadow watching Daria from the corner of her home fills her with cold terror — a reminder of a presence she was told would always be there — suggesting someone or something is monitoring Daria and possibly Nadege.
Flowers and the Open Road
The party travels westward pursuing Daria's supplier — the lead connected to Nadege's disappearance. They arrive at the Riverside Stop where Daria encounters Eli, an old friend and traveling artist with The Gloaming Guild ties. The recovered notebook contains frantic ravings about rising powers and returning beings, and the damaged painting depicts a golden-haired baby — potential clues to Nadege's fate.
An Artist Reunited
The party travels westward pursuing Daria's supplier — the lead connected to Nadege's disappearance. They arrive at the Riverside Stop where Daria encounters Eli, an old friend and traveling artist with The Gloaming Guild ties. The recovered notebook contains frantic ravings about rising powers and returning beings, and the damaged painting depicts a golden-haired baby — potential clues to Nadege's fate.
A Deal Struck in Private
The party travels westward pursuing Daria's supplier — the lead connected to Nadege's disappearance. They arrive at the Riverside Stop where Daria encounters Eli, an old friend and traveling artist with The Gloaming Guild ties. The recovered notebook contains frantic ravings about rising powers and returning beings, and the damaged painting depicts a golden-haired baby — potential clues to Nadege's fate.
What Was Recovered
The party travels westward pursuing Daria's supplier — the lead connected to Nadege's disappearance. They arrive at the Riverside Stop where Daria encounters Eli, an old friend and traveling artist with The Gloaming Guild ties. The recovered notebook contains frantic ravings about rising powers and returning beings, and the damaged painting depicts a golden-haired baby — potential clues to Nadege's fate.
A Deal with Eli
Daria's growing involvement with the Gloaming Guild network — warning Eli about the Inquisition knowing the guild's name and leader, negotiating with Eli who is connected to guild operations — keeps her circling the same underworld that swallowed Nadege. Her choice to let Eli escape suggests sympathy for those caught in the guild's web.
Through the Window
Daria's growing involvement with the Gloaming Guild network — warning Eli about the Inquisition knowing the guild's name and leader, negotiating with Eli who is connected to guild operations — keeps her circling the same underworld that swallowed Nadege. Her choice to let Eli escape suggests sympathy for those caught in the guild's web.
The Horse Chase
Daria's growing involvement with the Gloaming Guild network — warning Eli about the Inquisition knowing the guild's name and leader, negotiating with Eli who is connected to guild operations — keeps her circling the same underworld that swallowed Nadege. Her choice to let Eli escape suggests sympathy for those caught in the guild's web.
Daria's Fear and Nadege's Reckoning
Nadege is found alive at the hideout. She recounts the raid — a golden golem of bone killed three — and reveals Harpy Puddlewrench escaped, meaning the Inquisition branded the wrong people. Nadege explains she joined the Gloaming Guild because they speak for the forgotten. Daria and Nadege reach a fragile accord: Nadege promises to lay low while Daria works her noble connections. The central question shifts from 'where is Nadege' to 'can Daria keep Nadege safe amid the Guild's dangerous activities.'
Daria's Quiet Days
Nadege is now appearing more frequently and seems happier. Daria catches Nadege nervously slipping out to Vix's shop, confirming the ongoing connection. Daria accompanies Nadege to the shop and learns of the prison break plan. Nadege delivers explosives to Harpy. The mystery of WHY Nadege is connected to Vix deepens — she is now an active participant in Guild-adjacent operations rather than a passive victim.
Recruiting Daria
Nadege is now appearing more frequently and seems happier. Daria catches Nadege nervously slipping out to Vix's shop, confirming the ongoing connection. Daria accompanies Nadege to the shop and learns of the prison break plan. Nadege delivers explosives to Harpy. The mystery of WHY Nadege is connected to Vix deepens — she is now an active participant in Guild-adjacent operations rather than a passive victim.
Winding Down
Nadege is now appearing more frequently and seems happier. Daria catches Nadege nervously slipping out to Vix's shop, confirming the ongoing connection. Daria accompanies Nadege to the shop and learns of the prison break plan. Nadege delivers explosives to Harpy. The mystery of WHY Nadege is connected to Vix deepens — she is now an active participant in Guild-adjacent operations rather than a passive victim.