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You are lead through a beautiful main foyer. Framed portraits adorn the walls, and the vestibule features a wide staircase with a sculpted railing. A long, carpeted hall stretches almost the length of the mansion and has several doors leading away from it, including one at the far end. Bundles of twigs are heaped against the walls.
The maid brings you to the first door on the right. Padded chairs and couches line the walls of this cozy, carpeted den. The room reeks of pipe smoke, and mounted on the east wall is the head of an angry-looking brown bear.
"I will let Vargas know you are here," she says. "He can take a little while sometimes... just stay put. You can find me in the main foyer if you have any questions."
You look around. Something stirs in your stomach... an inkling of a feeling, a question. You remember what Lady Wachter said: keep a low profile, don't accrue the attention of the Baron. She seemed to hold a low opinion about him. Why?
Could there be something in this manor to discover? Or is it too much of a risk? It's hard to put these thoughts to rest, but what matters is whether you listen to them, or fall back to common sense.
A decision with potentially significant consequences stands before you:
>Wait for the Baron. Stick to the original plan.
>Sneak out and explore the mansion. You will be back in this room before he arrives. (Stealth, DC 18)
