Paint Me Like One Of Your Beauclair Girls

Stroll back to the horses, mount up, and ride the Gorgon Foothills, winding your way along narrow paths and trees, to Duchaton Crest; a high cliff offering impressive views of the Palace and most of Toussaint. When you dismount, the Painter sets up his easel and asks how you’d like to be immortalized on canvas.

Answer with one of the following:

On horseback. You’d like Roach to be in the painting, but the Painter’s prancing filly is used instead. With sword raised aloft, you hold the pose.

Heroic. You’d like to stand, sword in hand. With a snarling grimace, you clutch your blade in both hands, and hold the pose.

Reclining. You’ll lie down, so you can nap while he works. You rest, propped up on your elbow, and hold the pose.

You have one additional chance to change poses before the painting begins.

At sunset, the Painter yells “Griffin,” which you’re sure he’s adding to the painting afterward. But the terror in his shriek indicates he’s seen the real thing; a swooping beast circles the crest you’re standing on. The Painter flees for cover, while you must use the previous Griffin-killing knowledge to drop the beast. Seek Bestiary information if you need it.

After the battle, the Painter wrestles with the artwork and easel, having saved the work, but isn’t about to reveal an unfinished masterpiece just yet. You’re to meet him back at the market square, tomorrow after midday, where all will be revealed! For now, he asks whether you want to see the Griffin in the painting. Answer:

“Yeah, paint it in,” and the painting includes the vanquished beast.

“Rather not have the griffin in the painting,” and the painting omits the beast entirely.

You’re given a fee for saving the day, and the painter parts ways with you.