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<blockquote data-quote="Sic_Pixie" data-source="post: 5903303" data-attributes="member: 52403"><p><strong>Estovion’s Journal</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Estovion’s Journal</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Just Over Two Weeks ago:</em></p><p><em>It appears that my past has come back to haunt me, in the form of unexpected visitors who arrived last night. Ostensibly nobles from Courtaud, they bore invitations from Adivion Adrissant in Caliphas, and Belik admitted them to see me. Their leader, a disturbing man named Auren Vrood who carried a sinister-looking, twisted homunculus on his shoulder, confided to me that they were agents of the Whispering Way, come to finally collect the debt I owe them for helping me with the spirit I discovered at the Stairs so long ago. Vrood “requested” that I arrange a meeting between him and one of the werewolves of the wood. Though I would prefer to have nothing more to do with them (for my youthful indiscretions were just that), I saw no choice but to acquiesce to their demands, lest they reveal my secrets to the Palatine Council. As Mathus is my sole ally among the packs, I will speak to him and arrange a meeting, and hopefully I can wash my hands of this whole sordid affair.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Two Weeks ago:</em></p><p><em>Vrood and his fellows have returned. Though I made my office available to them, they declined and requested a meeting with Madame Ivanja instead. Mathus arrived shortly after and went straight to Ivanja’s tower as well. I was somewhat surprised by their choice of location, but I suppose even necromancers and werewolves have their needs. I spoke briefly with Mathus after the meeting, but he was unusually withdrawn and gave no hint of what was said at the meeting. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Two Days ago:</em></p><p><em>A grave threat has befallen the Shudderwood, and I fear its origins lie at Ascanor. Unknown forces, almost certainly agents of Vrood and the Whispering Way, have attacked the Stairs, butchered Kvalca Sain, and stolen her heart for some dark purpose. Although their motives remain a mystery, this single act has thrown the entire hierarchy of the Shudderwood’s packs into disarray and violence.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>I know that it is customary when a packlord dies for her successor to consume the fallen packlord’s heart. With Sain’s heart gone, the position of packlord shall fall to whoever can claim the title, either by recovering the lost heart, or more likely through force, by slaying the leaders of the four rival tribes and adopting the surviving wolves into his own pack. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Mathus has spoken with me before of his desire to become packlord, and I now wonder if his secret meeting with Vrood was the impetus behind these events. Without Sain’s heart, however, I doubt the other tribes will accept Mathus as their leader. He might find allies with the Sczarni or the Broken Ones, but the Vollensag and Jezeldans will never bow to his rule. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Mathus’s concerns doubtlessly lie with his pack, not with me, however, and I worry my alliance with the Mordrinacht shall soon be forfeit. I fear greatly for the safety of the lodge, for if Mathus moves to take Highthrone without Sain’s heart, or if it becomes known that his ascendance is due to the Whispering Way’s interference, civil war will soon erupt among the packs of the wood, with Ascanor caught in the middle.</em></p><p></p><p>Sayuri advises Grembor of what she has found and Sayuri decides it’s time to leave. Grembor however wants to search the room some more. Sayuri leaves taking Zordlan with her as she heads to her room to relax before they confront Estovion. </p><p></p><p>Grembor finds nothing of much interest however so he leaves and locks the door behind himself. Well he tries to lock the door however something brushes his elbow as he tries to turn the delicate tumblers and his hand slips on the thin wire. The lockpick is firmly jammed in the lock which will just not do if they wish to have a clean getaway. Heading down the stairs he motions Jah to come up leaving Pringle to watch for Estovion returning.</p><p></p><p>Jah follows Grembor up the stairs and he is shown the offending piece of metal in the lock. Grembor can’t manage to pull it out so Jah attempts to. Jah however is a very strong individual so as he pulls the lockpick snaps off leaving a large portion in the lock. Grembor groans to himself knowing his perverse luck is functioning normally.</p><p></p><p>Little do Grembor and Jah know but Estovion is at this very moment walking back to his office; Pringle however steps up and approaches him asking him some questions and wishing to take up some of his time. However Pringle is no diplomat and manages to stutter out a hollow sounding request which Estovion banishes with a frown before heading upstairs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sic_Pixie, post: 5903303, member: 52403"] [b]Estovion’s Journal[/b] [B]Estovion’s Journal[/B] [I]Just Over Two Weeks ago: It appears that my past has come back to haunt me, in the form of unexpected visitors who arrived last night. Ostensibly nobles from Courtaud, they bore invitations from Adivion Adrissant in Caliphas, and Belik admitted them to see me. Their leader, a disturbing man named Auren Vrood who carried a sinister-looking, twisted homunculus on his shoulder, confided to me that they were agents of the Whispering Way, come to finally collect the debt I owe them for helping me with the spirit I discovered at the Stairs so long ago. Vrood “requested” that I arrange a meeting between him and one of the werewolves of the wood. Though I would prefer to have nothing more to do with them (for my youthful indiscretions were just that), I saw no choice but to acquiesce to their demands, lest they reveal my secrets to the Palatine Council. As Mathus is my sole ally among the packs, I will speak to him and arrange a meeting, and hopefully I can wash my hands of this whole sordid affair. Two Weeks ago: Vrood and his fellows have returned. Though I made my office available to them, they declined and requested a meeting with Madame Ivanja instead. Mathus arrived shortly after and went straight to Ivanja’s tower as well. I was somewhat surprised by their choice of location, but I suppose even necromancers and werewolves have their needs. I spoke briefly with Mathus after the meeting, but he was unusually withdrawn and gave no hint of what was said at the meeting. Two Days ago: A grave threat has befallen the Shudderwood, and I fear its origins lie at Ascanor. Unknown forces, almost certainly agents of Vrood and the Whispering Way, have attacked the Stairs, butchered Kvalca Sain, and stolen her heart for some dark purpose. Although their motives remain a mystery, this single act has thrown the entire hierarchy of the Shudderwood’s packs into disarray and violence. I know that it is customary when a packlord dies for her successor to consume the fallen packlord’s heart. With Sain’s heart gone, the position of packlord shall fall to whoever can claim the title, either by recovering the lost heart, or more likely through force, by slaying the leaders of the four rival tribes and adopting the surviving wolves into his own pack. Mathus has spoken with me before of his desire to become packlord, and I now wonder if his secret meeting with Vrood was the impetus behind these events. Without Sain’s heart, however, I doubt the other tribes will accept Mathus as their leader. He might find allies with the Sczarni or the Broken Ones, but the Vollensag and Jezeldans will never bow to his rule. Mathus’s concerns doubtlessly lie with his pack, not with me, however, and I worry my alliance with the Mordrinacht shall soon be forfeit. I fear greatly for the safety of the lodge, for if Mathus moves to take Highthrone without Sain’s heart, or if it becomes known that his ascendance is due to the Whispering Way’s interference, civil war will soon erupt among the packs of the wood, with Ascanor caught in the middle.[/I] Sayuri advises Grembor of what she has found and Sayuri decides it’s time to leave. Grembor however wants to search the room some more. Sayuri leaves taking Zordlan with her as she heads to her room to relax before they confront Estovion. Grembor finds nothing of much interest however so he leaves and locks the door behind himself. Well he tries to lock the door however something brushes his elbow as he tries to turn the delicate tumblers and his hand slips on the thin wire. The lockpick is firmly jammed in the lock which will just not do if they wish to have a clean getaway. Heading down the stairs he motions Jah to come up leaving Pringle to watch for Estovion returning. Jah follows Grembor up the stairs and he is shown the offending piece of metal in the lock. Grembor can’t manage to pull it out so Jah attempts to. Jah however is a very strong individual so as he pulls the lockpick snaps off leaving a large portion in the lock. Grembor groans to himself knowing his perverse luck is functioning normally. Little do Grembor and Jah know but Estovion is at this very moment walking back to his office; Pringle however steps up and approaches him asking him some questions and wishing to take up some of his time. However Pringle is no diplomat and manages to stutter out a hollow sounding request which Estovion banishes with a frown before heading upstairs. [/QUOTE]
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