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Message: <blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4749921" data-attributes="member: 3285">Serpentine Path: Part 6a – The Shining Shield InnThe Shining Shield Inn was the finest in Semar.  Constructed of a shiny golden-hued stone, it literally shined in the sunlight.  The crystal shield hanging from the signpost at the front of the inn was positioned to catch one of the light rays emitted from the Tower of Althares at night.  When the light struck the shield, it glowed with a brilliance of its own.Sebastian walked over to the bar.  “I hear you have a special stew?”The bartender looked at him curiously.  “You should sit and enjoy the show, my friend.  I’m sure we can dig something up for you.”On stage, a beautiful veiled woman belly-danced, her hips snapping at high speed.  She leaned forward and gestured toward Sebastian.Sebastian shifted in his seat.  The woman stepped off the stage and took off one of her veils, roping it around the dark-kin’s neck.   She leaned close, so close that Sebastian could feel her breath on his ear.“Go to the privy. Now.”She continued to dance around him and then, just as quickly, lost interest and returned to the stage.Sebastian waited a moment and then made his way to the privy.The bartender entered a moment later. He closed and locked the door behind him.“Hello my friend.  I am Jalil.”“Sebastian Arnyal.”  They exchanged signs indicating that they both belonged to the Sanctorum of the Arcane.“What can I do for you?”“Someone is selling items of immense power on the black market.  I need to put a stop to it.”Jalil’s face darkened.  “I suspect the general. Several items were confiscated from the Chronicler’s Repository by the Sanctorum.”“Have you any evidence?”“If there is any hard evidence against the general, it will likely be found in his office at the Shining Patrol’s headquarters.”Sebastian nodded.  “In addition to confirming the identity of the seller, the Sanctorum would also like to know the name of the person purchasing the items.”“I will see what I can do.” Sebastian turned to leave.  “Oh, one other thing.”“Yes?”“Please wait five minutes before leaving this privy.”  He cleared his throat.  “It doesn’t look good for two men to leave a privy together.”“Oh.  Right.”</blockquote>

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