Thief Side Mission: The Carnal Connoisseur

Now that the skull is back with Vittori, you need to help him get back his eight legged cat. After you arrive to your next destination, look around and grab a throwable item, if you need one. Head downstairs, and open the door. Don't go through yet, since there's an alert guard. Wait until he lights his pipe, then swoop behind him. Take him out, and head down the narrow passage. Near the end, there's a climbing wall. Climb up, and grab the poppy. If you're full, use one that you have, if you're low on focus.

Hop down to get the goblet on the barrel, then climb back up. Follow the walk way on your left to the open window. The room is very well lit, and there's someone inside. Wait for your chance, and sneak attack. Inside, there's a ton of stuff, so have fun, you kleptomaniac, you. There are no other people on this floor, nor are there any traps. Explore the other rooms, then head downstairs.

And yes, that is the head of a kimono dragon, or some other large lizard on the wall by the window. I tried to zoom in, but the feature (press RS) didn't work here.

Pick the lock on the door at the bottom of the stairs, if you want the experience. Otherwise. turn around and enter the first door on your left. Opening the door will attract the guards attention. If you go back out the door, there is a switch just past the second (already opened) door on your left. Unfortunately I didn't see it until after I fought the guard. It would have made sneaking easier.  The room doesn't have much in it, but the cabinet does have some food, as well as a slightly less ugly painting than the previous ones.

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Head back upstairs, and out the window, You can hear the guards talking. Drop attack the first, but watch out for the second. I encountered him coming out of the wine cellar, which is a very well lit area of the yard. Once he's dealt with, head down the stairs. Examine the painting, and find the two switches. There is a combination switch behind it. Enter 8 1 2, to reveal the door hidden behind the wine racks to your left.

There is a light switch to your left as you enter the vault. For a change of pace, turn the light on, instead of off. Head left to find the cabinet with the cat in it. To your right is a very large, square push switch. This opens up a secret room downstairs.

Once you're done there, simply head back up the stairs, cut through the Collector's Lodge, and leave the area. Just climb up the wall next to the open door (the one you opened to take out the pipe smoking guard), and climb through the window.

The Second Half

The Epilogue