Like all other opening scenes in AoD, this is entirely linear; it is simply the sequence of events which delivers The Map into the hands of a specific character-type (in this case, the Grifter).
Lore[]
A fellow con-artist Petras asked you to meet him at the inn.
Rewards[]
- The Map
- 15 SP
- 50 imperials
- 1 civil SP for convincing him to give you money
- 1 civil SP for convincing him to give you gems
- 1 Sapphire and 2 Topaz (optional)
Quick Walkthrough[]
- Talk to Petras.
- Disguise as a loremaster and talk to Gracius.
- Get The Map.
Detailed Walkthrough
- Talk to Petras and agree to impersonate a loremaster. (You can resist the idea at first, but he will talk you into it.)
- Talk to Gracius:
- Impersonate:[3] to convince him you are a loremaster.
- Lore:[3] to recognize the seal (optional)
- Streetwise:[3] to get an 'advance' of 50g for your 'services'.
- Trading:[3]+Charisma:[6] or Trading:[2]+Charisma:[8], to gain additionally few gems
- Get The Map.
- If you failed to con the merchant, Petras will 'show you how it's done' and then give you the map himself.