Kaarst City Watch incident reports

On 12 Thelliea, Vichthart and Grokko returned to Kade Sirrine Kathedrale to inspect the bodies of Eurgaran Wihta, Thodris Holderhek and Ser Reginald Kobolwitz while Anrel and Mira visited the Sombre Lyceum to investigate the location where Thodris Holderhek was murdered.

Sable Warden Meriele Berevan led them down to the catacombs where the bodies were being kept. While there, they were provided with copies of Kaarst City Watch's incident reports on all the crimes that Vichthart had been summoned to Kaarst to investigate.

Hope's Prize

The earliest of the crimes under investigation. Co-owners of the ship Hope's Prize human man Captain Adran Mokam and halfling woman boatswain Thava Windreaver were found dead on board, with evidence of smuggling on the ship.

Incident report
Date of report:
25th Skaerentsa

Location:
Incident took place on board the ship Hope’s Prize, which was docked in Kaarst harbour at the time

Nature of crime:
Murder, smuggling of arcane contraband

Victim(s):
Name: Adran Mokam
Description: Human man
Occupation: sailor – captain of the ship Hope’s Prize

Name: Thava Windreaver
Description: Halfling woman
Occupation: sailor – bosun of the ship Hope’s Prize

Details:
Incident was reported by crew of the Hope’s Prize who discovered the bodies early morning. No witnesses of the attack taking place – most crew were off ship cavorting in city and returned to the ship drunk to rest.

Both victims were found on a ship that had recently made port. The pair were sailors of some experience who often traded goods around the Roughspun Coast.

They were found in their ship’s lower deck, with signs of a struggle. Both had received several wounds from blades, likely daggers, and had sustained wounds consistent with cold and necrotic damage. Patches of frost and ice were also found in the surrounding room, with no apparent source.

The nature of several wounds and surrounding damage suggests arcane intervention.

When the scene of the crime was searched, city watch discovered several items of magical contraband – a spell scroll of firebolt, an enchanted dagger, and several materials consistent with the material components of arcane spells. Material has been confiscated and the Hope’s Prize has been temporarily retained pending further investigation.

Investigation ongoing.

Father Traulam Eugen

Cardinal Maurul Silkendawn invited human man Father Traulam Eugen, priest at the Church of St Anarad in Senneborn and an acquaintance of Vichthart, to Kaarst. He didnt return to his quarters in Kade Sirrine Kathedrale one evening.

Incident Report
Date of report:
20th Maneseed

Location:
Unknown – victim had been residing in private quarters in Kade Sirrine Kathedrale

Nature of crime:
Missing person – possible kidnapping or murder

Victim(s):
Name: Traulam Eugen
Description: Human man, 47 years, brown eyes, short with slim build, shaved head with dark goatee
Occupation: Priest (follower of Bahamut) – Church of St Anarad, Senneborn

Details:
City watch contacted by officials of the Kade Sirrine Kathedrale on morning of 20th Maneseed, and were informed that Traulam Eugen had not returned to his place of residence within the cathedral’s private quarters as expected the previous night and there were concerns for his safety.

Eugen typically resides in Senneborn, but was recently invited to Kaarst by Cardinal Silkendawn.

Description of Eugen circulated to city watch, patrols advised to be on the lookout for anyone matching his description. Any sightings are to be reported immediately to captain Teinithra directly.

Investigation ongoing.

Ser Reginald Kobolwitz

Housekeeper Claira Hanali discovered the body of Ser Reginald Kobolwitz in Kobolwitz Manor, his body seemingly murdered several days beforehand.

Incident Report
Date of report:
3rd Thirkuoss

Location:
Kobolwitz Manor

Nature of crime:
Murder

Victim(s):
Name: Ser Reginald Kobolwitz
Description: human man, late 50s, average height, blue eyes, short grey hair with moustache
Occupation: Retired, former explorer

Details:
Body was discovered on the morning of 3rd Thirkuoss by housekeeper Claira Hanali, who reported incident to the city watch. Hanali reports that she had entered the manor that morning to begin her work duties after having been away visiting family in Salzreich for three weeks. Hanali notes that Ser Kobolwitz refused to employ a temporary replacement while she was away, insisting that he would be able to manage in her absence.

Ser Kobolwitz’ body was found in the manor’s drawing room consistent with Hanali’s description. Body was lying on floor surrounded by a large pool of dried blood. Source of blood appears to be primarily from large neck wound, with additional wounds sustained to chest and stomach. All wounds seem to be consistent with teeth and claws of some kind of predatory animal.

The blood surrounding the body had dried completely, and condition of body, and the body was in an early state of decay, both suggesting Ser Kobolwtiz had been killed some days ago. Most of the blood found at the scene was confined to the area surrounding the body, suggesting that the attack had taken place in the room and the body had fallen close to where the attack took place. Blood was found on the body’s hands, suggesting Ser Kobolwitz had attempted to staunch his wounds before losing consciousness.

The surroundings of the drawing room showed signs of a brief struggle, with two chairs knocked over along with an upturned table with the broken remains of a bottle of wine and wine glasses nearby. Fireplace contained only a small amount of ashes, suggesting fire had been lit and had been left to burn itself out without additional fuel being added.

There were no signs of forced entry found anywhere on the manor premises during investigation, suggesting culprit was able to enter and exit freely. All outside doors and windows were locked. It is possible that culprit used magic to enter and/or escape.

Additionally, no evidence could be found of any theft from the premises – housekeeper assisted city watch in search of any missing property, but nothing was found to be unaccounted for.

There have been no recent reports of suspicious activity in the vicinity of Kobolwitz Manor.

Investigation ongoing.

Thodris Holderhek

Dwarf woman Thodris Holderhek was a groundkeeper at the Sombre Lyceum, discovered murdered under a statue of the Raven Queen.

Incident Report
Date of report:
10th Thirkuoss

Location:
Sombre Lyceum

Nature of crime:
Murder

Victim(s):
Name: Thodris Holderhek
Description: dwarf woman
Occupation: groundskeeper, Sombre Lyceum

Details:
Body discovered early morning on 10th Thirkuoss by mourners visiting the Sombre Lyceum.

Body was found lying at the base of statue of the Raven Queen on the east side of the Lyceum. Body was arranged in a pose mimicking the statue’s, indicating intentional placement.

Apparent cause of death was multiple wounds sustained from teeth and/or claws in various places on body. Trail of blood was found leading from the body to an area close by where spilled blood and signs of struggle were found, suggesting Holderhek had been attacked in this area and then her body carried to the statue. Statue was defaced with blood.

Holderhek was a groundskeeper of the Sombre Lyceum in the employ of the Kade Sirrine Kathedrale, with clergy officials stating that she would usually work in the evenings. She was noted to be a dedicated worker, and was known to worship the Raven Queen.

Investigation ongoing.

Eurgaran Wihta

Half-elf man Eurgaran Wihta was reported missing by his wife Heda, his co-volunteer Eldon Garrick claimed he never arrived at Squall's Beacon the night before. His body was found in the harbour the following day.

Incident Report
Date of report:
17th Thirkuoss

Location:
Harbour (Mastaff Ward)

Nature of crime:
Murder

Victim(s):
Name: Eurgaran Wihta
Description: half-elf man
Occupation: dockworker, volunteer at Squall’s Beacon

Details:
Euragan reported missing by his wife Heda Wihta early morning 16th Thirkuoss.

Wihta last seen by wife leaving home to work and leave offering at Squall’s Beacon the previous evening (15th Thirkuoss).

Interviewed Eldon Garrick, volunteer at Squall’s Beacon working on night of 15th Thirkuoss. Wihta did not attend on 15th Thirkuoss, with Garrick left to carry out duties alone.

17th Thirkuoss – corpse found floating in harbour early morning by group of dockworkers and reported to city watch. Identified by clothing as Eurgaran Wihta, confirmed by Heda Wihta.

Inspection of corpse suggests Wihta was savaged by some kind of animal – multiple wounds suggestive of teeth and claws all over body, including limbs, torso and head. Several fingers also missing. Body also suffered severe physical trauma evidenced by several broken bones, suggesting a fall from great height. Exact cause of death difficult to determine due to decomposition and water damage.

Investigation ongoing.

Captain Felosial Teinithra

Human man Felosial Teinithra was Captain of Kaarst City Watch, and was last seen patrolling Ravensfair with Sergeant Therai Doudra, who claimed they were attacked in an alley.

Incident Report
Date of report:
4th Thelliea

Location:

Nature of crime:
Assault and kidnapping

Victim(s):
Name: Felosial Teinithra
Description: human man, middle-aged, shaved head
Occupation: captain, Kaarst city watch

Details:
Incident occurred at some time late night on 3rd Thelliea. Incident was reported early morning by Sgt. Doudra who was lightly wounded and knocked unconscious during incident.

During patrol of Ravensfair, Cpt. Teinithra and Sgt. Doudra split from rest of patrol group in order to more quickly cover narrower side streets.

The patrol heard a voice calling to them from an alleyway and investigated. One unknown individual described as wearing a hooded cloak was present in alleyway, apparently injured and bleeding.

When Teinithra and Doudra approached the individual, Doudra reported hearing something behind her, whereupon she was struck several times by force from behind and lost consciousness.

Doudra reports regaining consciousness alone in alleyway, with no sign of Teinithra, hooded individual or unknown assailant.

Doudra’s wounds were inspected and cleaned. Wounds were non-lethal but very damaging. Wounds inflicted include multiple bites to right shoulder, and deep cuts across back. Aggressive nature of wounds suggests inflicted by teeth and claws of a predatory animal.

Later inspection of alleyway where incident took place shows clear signs of a struggle, with disturbed dirt on ground indicating one body being dragged through alleyway. Blood was also found in alleyway, amount consistent with wounds sustained by Doudra, suggesting neither Teinithra nor assailants were significantly wounded during incident.

Investigation ongoing.