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Arcanis: Gonnes, Sons, and Treasure Runs (COMPLETED)
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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3126596" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>The Senator's Seal - Part 1: Senatorial Meeting</strong></p><p></p><p>Moments later, they were escorted into an inner chamber that obviously served as the Senator’s office. A pair of men resided within; one with the bearing of a professional soldier, the other reclining upon a luxurious divan.</p><p></p><p>The nobleman was dressed in fine silken clothing, in the style commonly seen in the Toranesian province of the Empire. There was a clear air of confidence and authority about him.</p><p></p><p>With a curt nod from his employer, the soldier closed the door. “I am Jaleon, the Senator’s personal bodyguard and this is Senator Okpara val’Inares.”</p><p></p><p>“So we gathered,” said Ilmarė. </p><p></p><p>“The Senator has lost something of importance—“</p><p></p><p>“What my man means to say,” interrupted Okpara, his rich voice filling the room, “is that something very vital to me and the Senate has been stolen.”</p><p></p><p>Jaleon poorly masked his annoyance at being interrupted, but continued nonetheless. “The Senator would like you to recover his Seal of Office. In the wrong hands, it could cause considerable trouble.”</p><p></p><p>“Trouble? Trouble indeed!” shouted the Senator. “It would be disastrous in the wrong hands! Not only to my political well-being, but to the Empire itself!”</p><p></p><p>Jaleon cleared his throat. “The SEAL,” he continued, glaring at his superior, “is a golden cylinder about six inches long. On one end is the sigil of the Senator’s area of responsibility in Toranesta; on the other is a star sapphire. The Seal is not just valuable monetarily, but more so for its political significance. Even the knowledge that it is lost would be quite damaging to His Excellency.”</p><p></p><p>The Senator crossed his arm and sneered down at them. “Quintus says that your discretion can be relied upon. Will you aid me in its recovery?”</p><p></p><p>“Do you have any idea who might want to steal it?” asked Dril.</p><p></p><p>“Anyone who would want it for the gold or the sapphire,” said Okpara. “Just the jewel alone is worth thousands of Imperials!”</p><p></p><p>“Anyone else besides a common thief?” asked Ilmarė. </p><p></p><p>“Its true worth lies in its political power,” said Jaleon. “Anyone could use it write permits or other documents permitting the movement of any number of things: slaves, taxes, or even armies within Toranesta. By the time the documents are verified as forgeries, the damage to the Senator’s career would be irreparable.”</p><p></p><p>“Who would most benefit from your humiliation?” asked Dril in even tones. </p><p></p><p>“A Senator has many enemies by virtue of his position,” said Jaleon. His expression was carefully neutral.</p><p></p><p>“How much?” asked Vlad. </p><p></p><p>“500 Imperials each,” said Jaleon. </p><p></p><p>“But you must retrieve the Seal and vow to keep this matter quiet,” said Okpara.</p><p></p><p>Dril opened his mouth but was cut off by Vlad. “We’re in.”</p><p></p><p>“Good,” said Jaleon. “The Senator was at the bazaar looking at a rug merchant’s wares—“</p><p></p><p>“When I was accosted by a farmer,” snarled Okpara. “He was a freeman and well-dressed, if unfashionable, fellow. He also smelled.” The senator rubbed his nose with the back of his hand. “He smelled like an animal. Cattle, perhaps.”</p><p></p><p>“When the Senator checked his pouch afterwards, he discovered it had been lifted,” said Jaleon.</p><p></p><p>“He was the only person to touch me,” said Okpara.</p><p></p><p>“Names?” asked Dril.</p><p></p><p>“I don’t know the name of the farmer,” said Okpara. “But the merchant is named Aljandros. A strange fellow, he’s very fond of rugs.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė started. “No, it can’t be.”</p><p></p><p>“What?” asked Dril. </p><p></p><p>“Let’s just say Kham may be a customer of this merchant,” said Ilmarė.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3126596, member: 3285"] [b]The Senator's Seal - Part 1: Senatorial Meeting[/b] Moments later, they were escorted into an inner chamber that obviously served as the Senator’s office. A pair of men resided within; one with the bearing of a professional soldier, the other reclining upon a luxurious divan. The nobleman was dressed in fine silken clothing, in the style commonly seen in the Toranesian province of the Empire. There was a clear air of confidence and authority about him. With a curt nod from his employer, the soldier closed the door. “I am Jaleon, the Senator’s personal bodyguard and this is Senator Okpara val’Inares.” “So we gathered,” said Ilmarė. “The Senator has lost something of importance—“ “What my man means to say,” interrupted Okpara, his rich voice filling the room, “is that something very vital to me and the Senate has been stolen.” Jaleon poorly masked his annoyance at being interrupted, but continued nonetheless. “The Senator would like you to recover his Seal of Office. In the wrong hands, it could cause considerable trouble.” “Trouble? Trouble indeed!” shouted the Senator. “It would be disastrous in the wrong hands! Not only to my political well-being, but to the Empire itself!” Jaleon cleared his throat. “The SEAL,” he continued, glaring at his superior, “is a golden cylinder about six inches long. On one end is the sigil of the Senator’s area of responsibility in Toranesta; on the other is a star sapphire. The Seal is not just valuable monetarily, but more so for its political significance. Even the knowledge that it is lost would be quite damaging to His Excellency.” The Senator crossed his arm and sneered down at them. “Quintus says that your discretion can be relied upon. Will you aid me in its recovery?” “Do you have any idea who might want to steal it?” asked Dril. “Anyone who would want it for the gold or the sapphire,” said Okpara. “Just the jewel alone is worth thousands of Imperials!” “Anyone else besides a common thief?” asked Ilmarė. “Its true worth lies in its political power,” said Jaleon. “Anyone could use it write permits or other documents permitting the movement of any number of things: slaves, taxes, or even armies within Toranesta. By the time the documents are verified as forgeries, the damage to the Senator’s career would be irreparable.” “Who would most benefit from your humiliation?” asked Dril in even tones. “A Senator has many enemies by virtue of his position,” said Jaleon. His expression was carefully neutral. “How much?” asked Vlad. “500 Imperials each,” said Jaleon. “But you must retrieve the Seal and vow to keep this matter quiet,” said Okpara. Dril opened his mouth but was cut off by Vlad. “We’re in.” “Good,” said Jaleon. “The Senator was at the bazaar looking at a rug merchant’s wares—“ “When I was accosted by a farmer,” snarled Okpara. “He was a freeman and well-dressed, if unfashionable, fellow. He also smelled.” The senator rubbed his nose with the back of his hand. “He smelled like an animal. Cattle, perhaps.” “When the Senator checked his pouch afterwards, he discovered it had been lifted,” said Jaleon. “He was the only person to touch me,” said Okpara. “Names?” asked Dril. “I don’t know the name of the farmer,” said Okpara. “But the merchant is named Aljandros. A strange fellow, he’s very fond of rugs.” Ilmarė started. “No, it can’t be.” “What?” asked Dril. “Let’s just say Kham may be a customer of this merchant,” said Ilmarė. [/QUOTE]
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