Episode 2

Physical Contents

Artist Statement

  • Celestine started off following the instructions, then crossed it out and trailed off on a story of running away from home when she was younger. The story is not even finished and ends mid-sentence.
  • Celestine references the story of the rougarou from the storybook we received in Episode 1. She also mentions looking at life "under a different lens".
    • This hints at using the suncatcher with one of her art pieces.

Celestine's Art

  • These appear to be three self-portraits of Celestine.
  • One has 2 suncatchers in the background with the same design as the one Sylvia sent us.

    • "1/9" is written in the top-left corner on the back.
  • Another one is of a woman behind Celestine with what appears to be a heated comb, perhaps to straighten her hair.

    • "1/12" is written in the top-right corner on the back.
  • The final one shows Celestine pouring hot sauce into a gumbo.

    • There appears to be some sort of design in the stew. Either that, or it's just crawfish...
    • "2/6" is written in the top-right corner on the back.
    • Using the suncatcher over the gumbo, peering through the red panels, an image of a werewolf can be made out.

Float Sketches

  • Celestine sketched some ideas for floats.
  • At the bottom of the front side, she wrote some notes but then crossed them out. Why cross them out?

    • In this note, she mentions "latest subject".

Letter from Sylvia

  • Sylvia clarifies our list of suspects:

    • Mason
    • Dillon
    • Jay
    • Nonah
    • Cyril
    • Ines
  • The clue for Celestine's computer password is "latest subject".

    • Could it be a subject of her artwork?

Newspaper Article

  • This article relays that the Krewe of Versailles disbanded and was not able to participate in the Mardi Gras celebrations.

Police Report

  • This report reveals information on the break-in of the MKML. Damage was sustained to numerous floats.
  • Celestine suspected the two vandals of being Dillon and Mason Morales of the Krewe of the Pirate Brothers Jean and Pierre.
  • The brothers' parade route had recently been acquired by the MKML.
  • The brothers' alibi had been corroborated by their parents.

Suncatcher

  • Sylvia found this item resting on Celestine's easel in her studio.
  • Two suncatchers with the same pattern are in the background of one of Celestine's self-portraits.
  • This item will be used with one of the self-portraits.

Digital Contents

Royal Street Case Website

  • Password: BEIGNETS

 

VuMail Drive

  • Password: rougarou

 

VuMail Drive → Untitled

  • The first line is scrambled. Once unscrambled, it reads:

    • "My protector's emporium can be found below. Use the dates of creation."
  • The only items we've received with dates are Celestine's art pieces: 1/9, 1/12, and 2/6.

  • This is a book cipher. The first number being the passage and the second number being the word in that passage.

  • Once deciphered, the message is:

    • "Bourbon and King"
  • So, the emporium is at Bourbon and King. The location is revealed in the third riddle in the hidden NOLA blog.

 

VuMail Drive → Hidden Nola Blog

  • Riddle 1: Halfway between the circle and the butterfly lies a secret I know is sure to surprise!

    • The location is between Lee Circle (the circle) and Lafayette Square (the butterfly).
  • Riddle 2: Feeling a little lost? Go where the Marquis turns the page.

    • The location is at the intersection of Lafayette Street (named after the Marquis de Lafayette) and Magazine Street (turning pages).
  • Riddle 3: Looking for a change in you? Here the street turns from red to blue!

    • The location is at the intersection of Burgundy Street (red) and Azure Lane (blue).
  • Riddle 4: If you're looking for a little more magic, go to where the crown takes a drink.

    • The location is at the intersection of Bourbon Street and King Street (where the crown takes a drink).
  • Riddle 5: Last but not least, the treasures of dead soldiers wait outside the four corners of heaven.

    • The location is at Washington Square (the four corners) on Elysian Fields Avenue (heaven).

Suspects

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

  • Cyril Fortier
  • Dillon Morales
  • Ines Couvillion
  • Jay Harris
  • Mason Morales
  • Nonah Turner

Goals

What is Celestine's VuMail Drive account password?

Subject Line: DRIVE

  • rougarou

What is the "emporium"?

Subject Line: EMPORIUM

  • conjuring shop