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<blockquote data-quote="Colmarr" data-source="post: 5651647" data-attributes="member: 59182"><p><strong>Session 2: All Aboard</strong></p><p></p><p><span style="color: darkorange">"Some Risuri like to think that we're safe and clever. That our artifice and strength mean our enemies cannot touch us. But I know better; that even the greatest of endeavours is vulnerable somewhere. Every massive chain has one rusted link."</span></p><p> </p><p>The crowd, eager to get a closer look at Risur’s latest technological advance, moved quickly to board the Coaltongue. RT3 joined them. While Cassi took up a position near the gangplank, her gaze a match for the armour encasing her form, the RHC’s other investigators spread out to study the crowd and the ship itself. </p><p> </p><p>Tok <span style="font-family: 'Calibri'"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: white">– wearing the face of a human, the clothes of a martial scholar and a pair of thin wire-framed spectacles -</span></span> </span></span>was drawn immediately to the large glass structure that stood in the middle of the foredeck. Shaped in a half-cylinder to resemble the boiler of a train locomotive, the glass was inlaid with fine strands of metal that occasionally flashed and sparked with some internal magic.</p><p> </p><p>Erik wandered through the crowd, assessing those present for threats. He soon came across <span style="color: darkorange">Captain Smith</span> again. The naval officer was still talking to the black bearded dwarf, and – unperturbed by the cloying cigar smoke ringing the two - Erik paused to listen.</p><p> </p><p>“Miller’s central thesis is simple. If opposing groups understood each other more, then they would not oppose each other and would instead work together. Thus all conflicts could be avoided.” Smith gestured with his glass of wine, as if doing so would accentuate his point. </p><p> </p><p>The dwarf only shook his head. “Foolishness,” he replied. “Ordered systems will inevitably be ruined by some accident. History has shown it time and again. Millerite theories are doomed, because sooner or later some accident or misunderstanding will arise that doom the opposing groups to renew their conflict.”</p><p> </p><p>Erik interjected. “This Miller can’t be right. I don’t think there can be understanding when the Danorans are around.”</p><p> </p><p>Smith looked the constable up and down before huffing. The dwarf laughed and playfully thrust his cigar at the Risuri captain. “Aye lad,” he agreed. As both men turned to look toward the city of Flint, Erik left them to their smoke. </p><p> </p><p>While Tok studied the strange glass structure, <span style="color: darkorange">Elian Aughtbrook</span> walked past, leading a group of merchants and military men on a tour of the ship. Aughtbrook gestured to the structure with a flourish. </p><p> </p><p>"This, gentlemen, is the capacitor.” He banged on the glass theatrically with his fist. Tok half-expected it to shatter, showering those inside with shards, but it held firm. “The capacitor is extremely strong, and perfectly safe to walk through.” </p><p> </p><p>The merchants seemed sceptical, so Aughtbrook opened a door at the rear of the capacitor and stepped inside. His hair rose slightly, lifted by static charge, but he smiled happily. </p><p> </p><p>“The capacitor’s expansive windows make it a perfect venue for ceremonial purposes such as tonight, but its primary purpose is to store excess energy from the Coaltongue’s steam engine for use by the Coaltongue’s warmages, and of course to charge the brand.”</p><p> </p><p>Aughtbrook turned and pointed down the length of the foredeck to the prow of the ship. The merchants and Tok turned to follow his pointed finger. Cleary visible at the front of the vessel was a large turret that glowed with many-hued runes.</p><p> </p><p>Aughtbrook moved to the front of the capacitor and his guests followed. Tok stepped inside and felt a tingle on his skin from the energy stored in the structure. He joined Aughtbrook’s group just in time to hear the officer speak again.</p><p> </p><p>“The capacitor and brand are Risur’s greatest trump card against Danoran warships. Once the capacitor has stored sufficient energy, the brand allows it to be unleashed against an enemy vessel. Our testing indicates that the blast will be more than enough to destroy a smaller vessel outright in one glorious moment of power. Even ships than the Coaltongue need fear its power, for a blast from the brand should cripple even the largest Danoran battleship”</p><p> </p><p>Tok waited for Aughtbrook to pause, before interjecting. “You mentioned the ship’s warmages. How do they access the power stored in the capacitor? Are there arcane keys? I imagine you wouldn’t want just anyone siphoning the power.”</p><p> </p><p>Aughtbrook smiled, clearly not to be distracted. “I assure you sir, that the power of the capacitor is adequately safeguarded.” He looked back to his guests. “Come gentlemen, I will show you the rest of the ship”.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Colmarr, post: 5651647, member: 59182"] [b]Session 2: All Aboard[/b] [COLOR=darkorange]"Some Risuri like to think that we're safe and clever. That our artifice and strength mean our enemies cannot touch us. But I know better; that even the greatest of endeavours is vulnerable somewhere. Every massive chain has one rusted link."[/COLOR] The crowd, eager to get a closer look at Risur’s latest technological advance, moved quickly to board the Coaltongue. RT3 joined them. While Cassi took up a position near the gangplank, her gaze a match for the armour encasing her form, the RHC’s other investigators spread out to study the crowd and the ship itself. Tok [FONT=Calibri][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][COLOR=white]– wearing the face of a human, the clothes of a martial scholar and a pair of thin wire-framed spectacles -[/COLOR][/FONT] [/COLOR][/FONT]was drawn immediately to the large glass structure that stood in the middle of the foredeck. Shaped in a half-cylinder to resemble the boiler of a train locomotive, the glass was inlaid with fine strands of metal that occasionally flashed and sparked with some internal magic. Erik wandered through the crowd, assessing those present for threats. He soon came across [COLOR=darkorange]Captain Smith[/COLOR] again. The naval officer was still talking to the black bearded dwarf, and – unperturbed by the cloying cigar smoke ringing the two - Erik paused to listen. “Miller’s central thesis is simple. If opposing groups understood each other more, then they would not oppose each other and would instead work together. Thus all conflicts could be avoided.” Smith gestured with his glass of wine, as if doing so would accentuate his point. The dwarf only shook his head. “Foolishness,” he replied. “Ordered systems will inevitably be ruined by some accident. History has shown it time and again. Millerite theories are doomed, because sooner or later some accident or misunderstanding will arise that doom the opposing groups to renew their conflict.” Erik interjected. “This Miller can’t be right. I don’t think there can be understanding when the Danorans are around.” Smith looked the constable up and down before huffing. The dwarf laughed and playfully thrust his cigar at the Risuri captain. “Aye lad,” he agreed. As both men turned to look toward the city of Flint, Erik left them to their smoke. While Tok studied the strange glass structure, [COLOR=darkorange]Elian Aughtbrook[/COLOR] walked past, leading a group of merchants and military men on a tour of the ship. Aughtbrook gestured to the structure with a flourish. "This, gentlemen, is the capacitor.” He banged on the glass theatrically with his fist. Tok half-expected it to shatter, showering those inside with shards, but it held firm. “The capacitor is extremely strong, and perfectly safe to walk through.” The merchants seemed sceptical, so Aughtbrook opened a door at the rear of the capacitor and stepped inside. His hair rose slightly, lifted by static charge, but he smiled happily. “The capacitor’s expansive windows make it a perfect venue for ceremonial purposes such as tonight, but its primary purpose is to store excess energy from the Coaltongue’s steam engine for use by the Coaltongue’s warmages, and of course to charge the brand.” Aughtbrook turned and pointed down the length of the foredeck to the prow of the ship. The merchants and Tok turned to follow his pointed finger. Cleary visible at the front of the vessel was a large turret that glowed with many-hued runes. Aughtbrook moved to the front of the capacitor and his guests followed. Tok stepped inside and felt a tingle on his skin from the energy stored in the structure. He joined Aughtbrook’s group just in time to hear the officer speak again. “The capacitor and brand are Risur’s greatest trump card against Danoran warships. Once the capacitor has stored sufficient energy, the brand allows it to be unleashed against an enemy vessel. Our testing indicates that the blast will be more than enough to destroy a smaller vessel outright in one glorious moment of power. Even ships than the Coaltongue need fear its power, for a blast from the brand should cripple even the largest Danoran battleship” Tok waited for Aughtbrook to pause, before interjecting. “You mentioned the ship’s warmages. How do they access the power stored in the capacitor? Are there arcane keys? I imagine you wouldn’t want just anyone siphoning the power.” Aughtbrook smiled, clearly not to be distracted. “I assure you sir, that the power of the capacitor is adequately safeguarded.” He looked back to his guests. “Come gentlemen, I will show you the rest of the ship”. [/QUOTE]
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