Investigate the Golden Mask
Type: Side Quest
Region/Scope: Onadbyr and surrounding noble estates
Overview
The party confirmed that the so-called “Feather Hoax” uncovered in earlier dealings was indeed a ruse orchestrated by the Golden Mask.
This shadowy organization continues to weave schemes that exploit noble families and merchants alike, their motives and ultimate goals still unclear.
The group’s manipulation of recent events—including the confusion that surrounded the Rulmland estate attack—suggests their reach may extend into matters of infernal or political significance.
Objectives
- ✅ Confirmed that the feather hoax originated with the Golden Mask.
- Continue to trace connections between the Golden Mask’s scams and larger noble conspiracies.
- Investigate whether they are linked to Countess Unper or other infernal influences uncovered at Old Grinder.
- Identify shapeshifting agents or other supernatural tactics used to impersonate and deceive.
- Report further findings to Lord Signmonder.
Role in the Story
- Strengthened connection between this criminal network and the noble intrigues at the heart of the campaign.
- The confirmation of the Golden Mask’s involvement reaffirms this thread as a continuing investigative subplot, potentially intersecting with the King’s Games and future noble gatherings.
- Remains an active investigation as the party gathers more clues about how deep the organization’s infiltration runs.
Source
- Lord Signmonder – First identified the organization’s possible link to the counterfeit Coatl Feather.
- Session 2 – The party confirmed the hoax’s connection to the Golden Mask during their mission briefing and learned the deception was part of a broader plot among the nobility.
Notable Moments
- Signmonder suggested the feather-selling halfling may have been operating under the Golden Mask’s direction.
- The group learned the Golden Mask avoids Redcloaks and may be using shapeshifters or doppelgangers to impersonate citizens and nobles.
- The party confirmed the Golden Mask orchestrated the feather hoax.
- Lord Signmonder cited their influence as proof the group’s activities had reached noble estates.
- The revelation occurred just before the party’s mission to rescue the Rulmland family.
- Their manipulation of events hints at possible ties to larger infernal dealings and Countess Unper’s machinations.