Ser Kobolwitz's scimitar

Ser Kobolwitz's scimitar is a scimitar belonging to Ser Reginald Kobolwitz, depicted in many of the paintings around Kobolwitz Manor although its current location is unknown.

It is made of well-polished black steel with a mirrored black and platinum inlay in the pattern of stars. Its hilt is blue-tinted and carved into the shape of an owl with glittering yellow topaz for eyes.

After seeing the scimitar in many of the paintings hung around Kobolwitz Manor, the party finds a scimitar in the trophy room. However, they note that it is on the floor by the feet of a mannequin displaying Ser Kobolwitz's armour, rather than being held by the mannueqin or being part of any display. Later, when they find the secret compartment in the basement, they find a mount that perfectly holds the scimitar they've found. They reason that Ser Kobolwitz had a replica of his real sword, which they found upstairs, while his real sword was kept hidden underground, either because it was arcane contraband or simply because it was valuable.

In the basement the party finds the dead body of a human man, later identified as Esker, holding a crumpled up note in his fist.

J,

My informant has confirmed that Kobolwitz did have our quarry in his possession before his demise.

You and E are to enter the manor quietly and secure the blade. It will be well hidden – the old man wouldn’t leave it out in the open. You know what eccentric rich fools are like – look for a hidden safe or vault.

I’m told the manor is locked up and no one has been inside since someone set off a trap while the place was being cleaned. As long as you don’t alert the guards outside, you should have the run of the place.

When quarry is secured, bring it straight back. I’ll be waiting for you in the cask.

A high tide carries opportunity (in elvish)

— V

The party speculates that J and E were sent to steal Ser Kobolwitz's scimitar by V, but then one of them betrayed the other. (The party further guesses that it was J betrayed by E on the basis that the note was being held by J, to whom it was addressed; however, they later learn that it was Esker who was betrayed by Arnuanna.)

Anrel uses Locate Item to determine that the scimitar is not within 1000 feet of Kobolwitz Manor. The next afternoon, the party informs acting captain Orryn Daergel of the scimitar being missing, and he informs them that any arcane items would have been taken to the church for safekeeping, while his personal affects may still be held by them.