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<blockquote data-quote="Monty Tomasi" data-source="post: 2845926" data-attributes="member: 40137"><p>Part IV:</p><p></p><p>The erinye flexed her wings, stretching them upwards and outwards as she arched her back. The heavy dark woollen robe that she wore during the extraction ritual restricted her movements and she savoured the moment of freedom when the woollen robe was replaced by a lighter garment. The erinye’s usual attire consisted of a simple white dress that covered her from shoulder to wrist and all the way down to her ankles.</p><p></p><p>“Hello,” she said softly to the man standing on the other side of the colourfully painted folding screen depicting scenes of hellish battle in a field of gigantic nettles. The lamp behind her cast the erinye’s shadow on to the screen revealing only her outline. </p><p></p><p>Knowing that this simple word of greeting would capture the man’s full attention, she immediately changed tact and her soft, seductive voice became harsh and grating.</p><p></p><p>“You disappoint me,” the erinye stated, her venomous tone cutting in to heart and mind of the man on the other side of the screen far deeper than any sword could penetrate. “Whilst your performance was very entertaining to watch and I am sure convinced a number of the high-ups there. Someone has seen fit to call in the city guards and this may introduce additional complications in to our project; which until now has been running very smoothly. Do you now understand why I am disappointed?”</p><p></p><p>“Please my lady,” the man blubbered and stumbled over his words desperately trying to make up for his failure. “I… it was completely unforeseen that they would call in the guards. I mean… the Believers and Hardheads have never been close… I… I will deal with this immediately.”</p><p></p><p>“Oh really?” the erinye enquired. “Well considering your work to date, there is a slim chance that you might actually be capable of handling this if it was the only bit of bad news. However, the Harmonium has deployed a bloodhound squad.”</p><p></p><p>“What?” the man exclaimed before he realised that he had spoken aloud. “I humbly beg your pardon my lady for my outburst. I will find out who is in the squad by tonight and you will have their heads on a platter by tomorrow morning.”</p><p></p><p>“Silence!” the erinye’s anger cascaded off her in waves at the insolence and incompetence of the mortal kneeling on the other side of the screen.</p><p></p><p>“Not only have you failed to prevent other Factions from becoming involved, but you make promises in complete ignorance and that you have no guarantee whether you can deliver on them or not. They’ve already arrested Herstanz and his band of merry fools and so you will need to recruit another group of mercenaries to carry out the harvesting of potentials.”</p><p></p><p>“This bloodhound squad is unusual, not only because there four instead of the usual three. But when the Harmonium acts in manner that deviates from its normal regulations, it pays to find out more. Fortunately for you, worm, there are others who have retained my favour and have at least some measure of competence.”</p><p></p><p>“Now listen carefully, since depending on how you deal with this situation you will either return to my favour… or your will be endure torment for eternity in a place where even the likes of me are hesitant to tread”</p><p></p><p>The man paled and began to tremble uncontrollably. On the other side of the screen the erinye sneered and picked up a scroll with symbols covered with infernal symbols.</p><p></p><p>“The bloodhound squad is led by Notary Five Perrin uth Mastrantonio. He is more than he appears and his records are too good to be believed. Before joining the Harmonium his records state that he comes from a world called Krynn where he served as a soldier in a war involving dragons.”</p><p></p><p>“The other members of the squad have all gone through the Harmonium training camps on Arcadia. They each have the rank of Notary three and the squad is sponsored by a Harmonium officer called Narcovi. Are you following all of this so far?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes my lady,” the man said hurriedly, still trembling with fear as well as relief that the chances of him leaving the chamber alive were on the increase. His mistress did not waste words on those she intended to destroy.</p><p></p><p>“Very well,” the erinye smiled wickedly. “Corporal Ella-Morro-Moo Thorn-Willow-Hook was born in this city and was a former tout, possibly even a harlot, who has gone through the training camps three times. She has tainted ancestry that my informant tells me, I am disappointed to report, is not infernal in nature.”</p><p></p><p>“Corporal Oho is originally from a world called Oerth, in particular the Kingdom of Shar. He has received extensive training in unarmed combat and is considered to be a threat at all times unless magically restrained or is confirmed as being dead.”</p><p></p><p>“Finally there is Corporal Valori Vasco, I don’t have the name of her world. Although her records indicate that she is a gifted alchemist, some digging in to her past has brought to light that on her world she would be called an arcane mechanic and worshipper of some kind of clockwork goddess.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m not going to ask you if you have remembered all that information as we both know what the outcome will be if you fail me a second time.” The erinye reached down to lift up the lamp and her shadow grew to cover the entirety of the paper-screen separating her from the cowering man. She retreated deeper in to the chamber to caress the glimmering well-cut gems that rested on a silk cushions.</p><p></p><p>“Mmmm,” the erinye purred having placed one of the gems delicately on her tongue. She swallowed the gem and lay down to savour the stolen memories washing over her. The descent in to an exquisite reverie of roaming through the memories and emotions of another’s past life was disturbed by a whimper from behind the screen.</p><p></p><p>Opening her eyes briefly the erinye finally dismissed her servant with a simple command. “Report back to me when they are dealt with. You are dismissed, Sephus.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monty Tomasi, post: 2845926, member: 40137"] Part IV: The erinye flexed her wings, stretching them upwards and outwards as she arched her back. The heavy dark woollen robe that she wore during the extraction ritual restricted her movements and she savoured the moment of freedom when the woollen robe was replaced by a lighter garment. The erinye’s usual attire consisted of a simple white dress that covered her from shoulder to wrist and all the way down to her ankles. “Hello,” she said softly to the man standing on the other side of the colourfully painted folding screen depicting scenes of hellish battle in a field of gigantic nettles. The lamp behind her cast the erinye’s shadow on to the screen revealing only her outline. Knowing that this simple word of greeting would capture the man’s full attention, she immediately changed tact and her soft, seductive voice became harsh and grating. “You disappoint me,” the erinye stated, her venomous tone cutting in to heart and mind of the man on the other side of the screen far deeper than any sword could penetrate. “Whilst your performance was very entertaining to watch and I am sure convinced a number of the high-ups there. Someone has seen fit to call in the city guards and this may introduce additional complications in to our project; which until now has been running very smoothly. Do you now understand why I am disappointed?” “Please my lady,” the man blubbered and stumbled over his words desperately trying to make up for his failure. “I… it was completely unforeseen that they would call in the guards. I mean… the Believers and Hardheads have never been close… I… I will deal with this immediately.” “Oh really?” the erinye enquired. “Well considering your work to date, there is a slim chance that you might actually be capable of handling this if it was the only bit of bad news. However, the Harmonium has deployed a bloodhound squad.” “What?” the man exclaimed before he realised that he had spoken aloud. “I humbly beg your pardon my lady for my outburst. I will find out who is in the squad by tonight and you will have their heads on a platter by tomorrow morning.” “Silence!” the erinye’s anger cascaded off her in waves at the insolence and incompetence of the mortal kneeling on the other side of the screen. “Not only have you failed to prevent other Factions from becoming involved, but you make promises in complete ignorance and that you have no guarantee whether you can deliver on them or not. They’ve already arrested Herstanz and his band of merry fools and so you will need to recruit another group of mercenaries to carry out the harvesting of potentials.” “This bloodhound squad is unusual, not only because there four instead of the usual three. But when the Harmonium acts in manner that deviates from its normal regulations, it pays to find out more. Fortunately for you, worm, there are others who have retained my favour and have at least some measure of competence.” “Now listen carefully, since depending on how you deal with this situation you will either return to my favour… or your will be endure torment for eternity in a place where even the likes of me are hesitant to tread” The man paled and began to tremble uncontrollably. On the other side of the screen the erinye sneered and picked up a scroll with symbols covered with infernal symbols. “The bloodhound squad is led by Notary Five Perrin uth Mastrantonio. He is more than he appears and his records are too good to be believed. Before joining the Harmonium his records state that he comes from a world called Krynn where he served as a soldier in a war involving dragons.” “The other members of the squad have all gone through the Harmonium training camps on Arcadia. They each have the rank of Notary three and the squad is sponsored by a Harmonium officer called Narcovi. Are you following all of this so far?” “Yes my lady,” the man said hurriedly, still trembling with fear as well as relief that the chances of him leaving the chamber alive were on the increase. His mistress did not waste words on those she intended to destroy. “Very well,” the erinye smiled wickedly. “Corporal Ella-Morro-Moo Thorn-Willow-Hook was born in this city and was a former tout, possibly even a harlot, who has gone through the training camps three times. She has tainted ancestry that my informant tells me, I am disappointed to report, is not infernal in nature.” “Corporal Oho is originally from a world called Oerth, in particular the Kingdom of Shar. He has received extensive training in unarmed combat and is considered to be a threat at all times unless magically restrained or is confirmed as being dead.” “Finally there is Corporal Valori Vasco, I don’t have the name of her world. Although her records indicate that she is a gifted alchemist, some digging in to her past has brought to light that on her world she would be called an arcane mechanic and worshipper of some kind of clockwork goddess.” “I’m not going to ask you if you have remembered all that information as we both know what the outcome will be if you fail me a second time.” The erinye reached down to lift up the lamp and her shadow grew to cover the entirety of the paper-screen separating her from the cowering man. She retreated deeper in to the chamber to caress the glimmering well-cut gems that rested on a silk cushions. “Mmmm,” the erinye purred having placed one of the gems delicately on her tongue. She swallowed the gem and lay down to savour the stolen memories washing over her. The descent in to an exquisite reverie of roaming through the memories and emotions of another’s past life was disturbed by a whimper from behind the screen. Opening her eyes briefly the erinye finally dismissed her servant with a simple command. “Report back to me when they are dealt with. You are dismissed, Sephus.” [/QUOTE]
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