## Investigate The Toymaker
**Status:** π IN PROGRESS
### Quest Giver
Dying words from the shapeshifter assassin (Session 11)
### Objective
Discover who "The Toymaker" is, why they want the [[Zenobarra's Diary|Morningstar Journal]], and their connection to [[Ven]]'s creation.
### Description
A mysterious figure who sent shapeshifter assassins to steal the Morningstar Journal. Connected to Ven's mysterious past and creation.
### The Threat
Dying assassin's words: **"The Toymaker will come for you"**
### The Attack (Sessions 10-11)
**Assassins Sent:**
- Ikko (bat-man shapeshifter) - killed by [[Krule]]
- Tiz (badger-man) - escaped
- Boar-man - killed by [[Damien]]
- [[The Handler]] - killed by [[Ven]]
- A Changeling
**Their Mission:**
- Retrieve the Morningstar Journal INTACT
- Deliver to deposit box 69 at [[Snake Eyes]] at midnight
- "Settle your debts"
- Had bombs implanted in them to destroy the ship
**Casualties:**
- [[Stripe]] (Damien's Grung roommate) - DEAD
### The Shapeshifter Letter
Found by Damien, written in serpentine language:
- Blue Aarakocra ([[Gael]]) carries book of value
- Brass companion ([[Grimoir]]) not to be underestimated
- Retrieve book INTACT
- Deposit box 69 Snake Eyes midnight
- "Settle your debts"
### Connections to Other Mysteries
**Connection to Ven:**
- The Toymaker likely created or modified Ven
- Ven has memories of torture: "it's for a good cause"
- Multi-armed entity with needles
- XV 27 brand
- Arcane equations in eyes
**Connection to Other Villains:**
- [[Vex]] - ordered assassinations (Session 13 one-shot)
- Possibly connected to the black ships and tribute collectors
**Snake Eyes Location:**
- Casino/venue in [[The Goddess]]
- [[Calypso (Singer)|Calypso]] and [[Scooter Holiday]] may play there
- Has Goliath bouncers
- Deposit box 69 is the drop point
### What We Don't Know
- The Toymaker's true identity
- Why they want the journal so badly
- Their connection to Ven's creation
- Their ultimate goals
- Location/whereabouts
### Related Quests
- [[Uncover Ven's Past]]
- [[Investigate the Morningstar Journal]]
### Sessions
10, 11, 13, 16