SPECTRE and SHADOW Conference (storyline)/Conference Items

The inaugural S. P. E. C. T. R. E. and S. H. A. D. O. W. Conference occurred in Evermore Hollow Hotel on 10/4/2024. 10 invitations could be found around Elanthia, while 20 could be purchased for attendees.

Envelope

a gold-inked ebon vellum envelope


Textured vellum, tidily fold over, is dyed ebon and decorated with golden ink that forms whorls and swirls within the corners of the the envelope.  The embossed image of a gabled building rests at the center of the envelope's face, while the back is fitted with violet-sheened nacreous wax.

Luggage Tag

an embossed leather luggage tag


CONGRATULATIONS!
An embossed leather luggage tag is an item from Naidem that has found its way to Elanith.  When you INSPECT the tag, it will stick around and you will have won an invitation to the S. P. E. C. T. R. E and S. H. A. D. O. W conference.  This conference takes place at the Evermore Hollow Hotel in Naidem on Jastatos 4th - 6th, 5124.


As you turn the tag over in your hands, it squirms and moves!  You release it immediately and watch as it flutters to the ground.  Violet, azure, celadon, and coral light swirl around the tag as it slowly transforms into storage trunk.


A long skeletal arm rises out of the trunk, a violet-washed ebon vellum invitation pinched in its bony fingers.  It hands the invitation to you as a booming voice echoes through the area, "You are cordially invited to the S. P. E. C. T. R. E. and S. H. A. D. O. W. Conference taking place at Evermore Hollow Hotel in Naidem.  We look forward to meeting you and have arranged a room for your stay.  You will be notified shortly with greater details about the event, as well as a package with your key."  As the voice fades, you find yourself holding the invitation.

Storage Trunk

a copper-cornered black storage trunk

Round copper corners are attached to the lid and base of the oversized trunk and held in place by tiny brass screws.  Rawhide handles, worn and soft, are anchored to the short sides, allowing the piece to be lifted or pulled with relative ease.  Ebon paint decorates the sides creating a uniform finish, though scuff marks along the lower half subtly mar the appearance.  A black leather storage tag hangs from the lock mechanism, its face embossed with a hotel surrounded by ravens.


You carefully inspect a copper-cornered black storage trunk.

You estimate that a copper-cornered black storage trunk can store a fairly large amount (50-59 lbs) with enough space for any number of items.

You determine that you could not wear the trunk.

It looks like this item has been mainly crafted out of wood, an extremely common material.

Naidem Storage Trunk

Invitations

a violet-washed ebon vellum invitation


Dear Esteemed Guest,

We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural S. P. E. C. T. R. E. (Sorcerers, Practitioners, Enchanters, Conjurers, Thaumaturges, Researchers, and Evokers) and S. H. A. D. O. W.  (Seers, Hypnotists, Astrologers, Diviners, Occultists, Witches) Convention of 5124, an exclusive gathering dedicated to the mystical arts.  This year's convention will be held at the enchanting Evermore Hollow Hotel in the realm of Naidem.

Join us for a weekend filled with enlightenment, enchantment, and camaraderie.  The S. P. E. C. T. R. E. and S. H. A. D. O. W. Convention will feature distinguished speakers, engaging workshops, and the opportunity to network with fellow practitioners of the arcane.

Event Schedule:

Day of the Huntress
Welcome Reception (10:30 PM EDT): A light affair and social hour where you can mingle with fellow attendees before retiring to your rooms.

Feastday
Breakfast (9:00 AM EDT): Start your day with a delightful breakfast while meeting other guests.
Morning Workshops (10:30 AM - 2:00 PM EDT): Engage in workshops led by our esteemed speakers.
Lunch (2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT): Enjoy a leisurely lunch with fellow practitioners.
Merchant Visit (4:00 PM EDT): We've arranged for a merchant to visit the sitting room on the floor of your suite.
Merchant Visit (7:00 PM EDT): We've arranged for a merchant to visit the sitting room on the floor of your suite.
Grand Masquerade Ball (9:00 PM EDT): The highlight of the event, featuring a sumptuous dinner served small-plates style and an evening of dance and mystery.

Restday:
Merchant Visit (9:00 AM EDT): We've arranged for a merchant to visit the sitting room on the floor of your suite.
Farewell Brunch (11:00 AM EDT): Conclude the convention with a delightful brunch and final opportunities to connect with new friends.

We eagerly await your presence at this extraordinary event in Evermore Hollow.

Sincerely,
Blodeuyn Mourningveil, manager of the Evermore Hollow Hotel

Welcome Package

a yarn-tied river naiquard package emblazoned with an Evermore Hollow Hotel sigil

A yarn-tied river naiquard package emblazoned with an Evermore Hollow Hotel sigil is a parcel meant for sending items to other adventurers.  It is addressed to Name from Blodeuyn.  Affixed to the front is a small light pink stamp marking the package as a piece of mail, but the stamp appears to have been used already.

Parchment

a textured ebon papyrus parchment


Crafted of textured papyrus, the parchment is decorated with silver and gold filigree in each of its corners.  Crimson and saffron marigolds rest within the filigree, the bright blossoms adding a touch of autumn hues to the otherwise dark parchment.  Crisp, tidy letters fill the center.


In the Common language, it reads:

Greetings and Salutations from the Evermore Hollow Hotel!

We are excited about your stay with us, and have put together a small welcome package.  Please make sure to read this letter in its entirety as it has important information regarding your attendance of the S. P. E. C. T. R. E. and S. H. A. D. O. W. Conference.

Enclosed you will find your hotel key.  When traveling from the lobby to your suite, you must GIVE this key to our clockwork platform operator.  This will enable him to better ferry you to your suite.

We have also included a bundle of coffin nails.  This bundle provides you access to the Ballroom, Dining Room, and Library where the bulk of the conference will take place.  Without it, you won't be able to get into these rooms.

Since the hotel is aware that many of our guests are from the realms of the living, we've also enclosed a mask for you.  This will ensure that you are kept safe during your stay and that the Unliving around you, who are not as forgiving as we are, don't recognize you.

Upon arriving at the hotel, please head to the main lobby and through the FEL DOOR.  The Welcome Reception will take place in the library.

Our maid, Elaarah, will be there, along with other members of our staff, to greet you as you arrive.  Elaarah will take groups of guests up to the suites and guide you to your rooms.  You are welcome to rejoin us in the library at your leisure or retire for the evening.

We look forward to meeting you all.

*~ The Evermore Hollow Hotel Staff
Blodeuyn Mourningveil - Manager of the Evermore Hollow Hotel
Elaarah Thistledown - Maid
Fenthywick Grimsbane - Clockwork Platform Operator
Tylagrace Willows - Cook

Notecard

a skull-embossed niveous notecard


Soft, thick vellum is used to create a skull-embossed niveous notecard, with a smooth, velvety texture that's cool to the touch.  In the center, a raised skull is embossed, showcasing intricate details -- hollow eyes and a faint grin etched in fine relief.  On the back, elegant calligraphy flows in graceful, black inked strokes.  The dark, flowing script contrasts with the pale vellum, each letter slightly raised, adding a subtle tactile sensation to the refined design.
There appears to be something written on it.


In the Common language, it reads:
~*~ Your Personalized Merchant Session ~*~ 
As part of your stay at the Evermore Hollow Hotel, we've arranged three merchant sessions for you and other guests.

The date and time of your sessions are as follows:
Session One - Feastday at 4pm, EDT.
Session Two - Feastday at 7pm, EDT.
Session Three - Restday at 9am, EDT.

All sessions will be conducted on your hotel floor within the Sitting Room.
You can find the sitting room on your floor by going through the doors in the clockwork platform lobby.

Card

a gold-edged ebon vellum card


The ebon vellum card appears to be suitable for letter-writing.


In the Common language, it reads:

Welcome to the SPECTRE (Sorcerers, Practitioners, Enchanters, Conjurers, Thaumaturges, Researchers, and Evokers) and SHADOW (Seers, Hypnotists, Astrologers, Diviners, Occultists, Witches) Convention.

Our Guest Speakers are:

Caedenmon Howler - Sorcerer and Enchanter - He will be providing a lecture on Soul Magic.
Ceibhfhionn Malficum - Witch and Diviner - She will be providing a lecture on Divination.
Ermias Denholm - Sorcerer - He will be providing a lecture on Ancient Burial Rites.
Giedrius Ravencroft - Sorcerer and Alchemist - He will be providing a lecture on Alchemy.
Thalita Trevil - Necromancer and Historian - She will be providing a lecture on Enchantments and Clockwork Devices.
Zethes Wrath - Witch and Potion Master - She will be providing a lecture on Communing with the Spirits.

Blodeuyn Mourningveil - Hotel Manager of Evermore Hollow Hotel - She will be providing a walking tour of the hotel before the lectures begin to assist everyone in navigation for the weekend. 

Remember to join us on the Day of the Huntress, Jastatos 4th for the Welcome Reception!

Key

a verdigris copper hotel key

Perched upon a spindled shank with six knobs, the bow of the key is decoratively designed to resemble a vacant-eyed skull wreathed in marigolds.  A patina of verdigris lightens the copper, turning it whitish green in places and offering a bit of texture to the round blossoms.  Etched into the metal above the collar is a short script, while below the ward is cut with a series of crescent shapes.
There appears to be something written on it.

In the Common language, it reads:
Evermore Hollow Hotel


You analyze the copper hotel key and sense that the creator has provided the following information:

Welcome to the Evermore Hollow Hotel.  We are excited to have you stay with us.

Here is your Hotel Reservation Information:

Your Hotel Room is on the Fifth Floor.
Your Room Number is 503.
Your Anticipated Arrival Time is Day of the Huntress, Jastatos 4, 5124 at 9:00 PM EDT.
Your Anticipated Checkout Time is Restday, Eoantos 3, 5124 at 11:45 PM EDT.
You may split your key to share with a guest once.  Due to the weekend activities, you may only do this after 2:30 PM EDT on Restday, Jastatos 6, 5124.

You may TWIST your key to invite a guest to your hotel room.

Nails

a cluster of hemp-tied coffin nails


Bundled together and bound by hemp, the square-cut, unfinished nails have a blackened and flat head.  Corrosion is prevalent from the top to the rounded end, though a small inscription is clearly visible along the flat sides of each.  A yellowed wren skull is tied to the bundle, the black hemp used to hold it in place traversing both sclerotic rings.
There appears to be something written on it.


In the Common language, it reads:

SPECTRE and SHADOW Conference at Evermore Hollow Hotel


You analyze the coffin nails and sense that the creator has provided the following information:

A cluster of hemp-tied coffin nails will grant you access to all of the SPECTRE and SHADOW Conference locations within the Evermore Hollow Hotel.   You must have it with you for all meals, merchant sessions, lectures, and the ball.

You get no sense of whether or not the nails may be further lightened.

Mask

a smoke-like dark vaelfyren mask

T3 Naidem Mask