Red Tape, Or Red Mist

A few minutes later, the Bank Clerk returns with Giacomo Cianfanelli himself. He apologises for the delays, and you mention the permits you’ve had to find. Cianfanelli starts stalling, prompting you to ask what happened to your coin. He tells you proper paperwork is needed, and you resort to showing him the scroll detailing the Duchess’ request, and to act as her personal emissary. You demand access to your account!

This seems to do the trick. Follow the dwarf downstairs, to the vault with the guard at each side. Cianfanelli unlocks the gate, and tells you which vault your deposit box is in. Head inside, inspect box 256 (the last one on the right)…which is empty!

You turn and see the two Bouncers preventing your progress, and Cianfanelli on the other side of the vault gate, explaining that because of your “deceased” status, it was decided that the monies in your account would be spent; on stocks, bonds, vineyard investments. Cutting to the chase? They don’t have your money. You can:

Tell Cianfanelli he has a week to recover your funds. This leads to Epilogue #1.

Inform Cianfanelli you’ll rip the coin out of his throat. This leads to Epilogue #2 or #3.

EPILOGUE #1: FULLY VESTED

You leave the bank. Waiting outside the bank for seven days to pass, or meditating for that length of time, is arduous but possible. A better plan is to simply continue your adventuring, returning every so often until you spot Giacomo outside the steps. Speak to him; he has your coin, and he thanks you for the trust you showed. As an apology, he also includes a blade, “The Reckoner,” and he apologizes for the whole minging kerfuffle. The quest then concludes, and you may change monies at the bank whenever you wish.

EPILOGUE #2: AGITATED AND TESTED

You remain in the locked vault with the two dwarven guards, and must batter the both of them into submission. After some dwarf slaying, search the body to secure an overly-large key, use it to unlock the vault, and sprint up the steps. You find Cianfanelli in the foyer, extracting your funds. He hands them over, though they aren’t as much as you thought. But that’s taxes and inflation for you. The quest then concludes, and you’re asked not to return here again, your face having been added to the banned clients board.

Epilogue #3: Broke and Humiliated

If you engaged the dwarves in a fight and lost, you are thrown out of the bank into the cold, cold rain. A meager coin pouch is thrown after you, all you’re going to get. Your handsome mug is added to the banned clients board and you’ll get nothing else from the bank.