Domhani Bairdéir 03

[Leif]

Cairn MacSidhe

"Hmm, that raises another challenge: how to make the message small enough for Skath to carry, and yet large enough for Maor to read!"

 

[Neurotic]

Cyr

The implementation is simple for first and third.

We write letter and send it via runner or messenger. Or one of you delivers it to some servant.

Third is on Gavrils shoulders.

Second depends heavily on it being mysterious enough. If it falls down from ceiling or appears on his chair he will at least read it...

First letter, if it reaches him, may make him more susceptible to suggestion in the second. Or not. It is really out of our hands. And depends heavily on Skath's stealth abilities.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

All Dressed Up . . .

At long last, Gavril is cleaned, coiffed, perfumed, and dressed to the nines for his date with destiny . . . um . . . royalty. He and Skáth head out to the Maoral Mansion.

What do the rest of the Críu plan for the time of their absence? And did you want to send a letter with Skáth for him to plant? If so, what will the letter say?

 

[Leif]

Cairn MacSidhe

OOC: Cairn has no special plans that he is aware of. He was just going to hang loose with the rest of the Críu, and be "on-call" for whatever arises.

 

[Neurotic]

Cyr

OOC: Well, I was hoping for some more discussion, but it is somewhat slow in last week or so...here is first draft (I'll take some time and study hints you got before, but this should come from others not from Cyr as he doesn't know everything yet...)

Public letter from Bairdéir to Maor:
Honorable Sir,

it has come to our attention that there is plot afoot to remove You from your position, it's power usurped by as of yet unknown person or persons. As Queen's Bairdéir we investigated the threat and tracked it's source to at least one woman, one man and several Daoine deBith operating in the city. The latter are also responsible for the atmosphere of fear and mistrust within the city. Tonight we are going to investigate further and track them to their lair.

Always at Your service

Queens Bairdéir



Secret letter from Bairdéir to Maor:
Honorable Sir,
There is a threat to your life. You are proving to be too resistant to outside influence even with aid of magical device that was given to you and plan is brewing to remove or assassinate You. Please remove and isolate or destroy the ring You wear as it opens you to outside influences.

There were prisoners taken into your house which conveniently enough escaped after being given detailed tour of Your residence in guise of servants.

This letter will hopefully reach You without anybody else reading it first. Please, take heart in knowing there are forces working toward stopping this threat before it can do real harm.

 

[mleibrock]

Skath

OOC: Well, I was hoping for some more discussion, but it is somewhat slow in last week or so...here is first draft (I'll take some time and study hints you got before, but this should come from others not from Cyr as he doesn't know everything yet...)

Public letter from Bairdéir to Maor:
Honorable Sir,

it has come to our attention that there is plot afoot to remove You from your position, it's power usurped by as of yet unknown person or persons. As Queen's Bairdéir we investigated the threat and tracked it's source to at least one woman, one man and several Daoine deBith operating in the city. The latter are also responsible for the atmosphere of fear and mistrust within the city. Tonight we are going to investigate further and track them to their lair.

Always at Your service

Queens Bairdéir



Secret letter from Bairdéir to Maor:
Honorable Sir,
There is a threat to your life. You are proving to be too resistant to outside influence even with aid of magical device that was given to you and plan is brewing to remove or assassinate You. Please remove and isolate or destroy the ring You wear as it opens you to outside influences.

There were prisoners taken into your house which conveniently enough escaped after being given detailed tour of Your residence in guise of servants.

This letter will hopefully reach You without anybody else reading it first. Please, take heart in knowing there are forces working toward stopping this threat before it can do real harm.

Knowing Cyr means no harm by the letter but still his ire is now up!!! "For once and for all we do not know the Daoine deBith are part of this. We can suspect all we want but at this point we have no proof so it should not be stated! Do you realize that if I am seen, it could well put my life in danger as well as others who are innocent?

Also, how do you know his ring has any part in this?"

 

[Neurotic]

Cyr Escunar

Easy, Skath. This is something you yourself said. I understand it creates dangers for you and your kind, but this is just so everything is on the table. We need to discuss final version of both letters.

 

[mleibrock]

Skath

Easy, Skath. This is something you yourself said. I understand it creates dangers for you and your kind, but this is just so everything is on the table. We need to discuss final version of both letters.

"You are mistaken, I never said my kind were responsible for the possible assassination only for the attack on us. It is very likely the two are unrelated."

Tired of arguing, Skath leaves.

 

[Neurotic]

OOC Confused

?? I thought Skath had suggested it initialy, I know there was some talk that atmosphere here is such because of long term influence of deBith...and that there was some kind of encounter with them...

I admit, Cyr shouldn't know that, but as I said, I just wanted to forward letter draft so we have something to discuss...

Here is what quick scan found out...

"I've heard there are disturbing things happening in the city. A friend of mine in the palace guard service disappeared last night - he did not appear for his duties today. I am worried about him."

"I overheard a conversation between three people several days ago. I don't know who they were, but from the content of their conversation they are military, and since they were within these walls I have to assume they belong to Maor Clún's militia or guard. They were talking about plans to kill the Maor, because 'she can't control him as well as she'd like.' They also said, 'As long as he's wearing the ring we won't have too much trouble, but she still doesn't feel comfortable. She'll want to take him out of the picture as soon as she can.'

I also think that the Maor has some sort of action planned against Radharc. There's a 'state visit' in the works, but there's also an awful lot of activity amongst the military types - more than there should be for the kind of visit they have planned. It doesn't make sense, because the Maor has been friends with Maor Radharc for as long as I can remember - long before Queen Máthair began her reign. They fought the Queen together, and surrendered together as well."

"All three were men; the woman they referred to was not present. However, it sounded as though 'she' is their superior in some way. Local accent - most of our military are home grown. I never actually saw them; if I'd been in a position to do so I'd have been seen myself. I only strongly suspect they are military from the content of their speech. I don't know that for sure. Among the three I overheard, there was banter indicating they are of equal rank."

 

[Leif]

Cairn MacSidhe

OOC: Well, I was hoping for some more discussion, but it is somewhat slow in last week or so...here is first draft (I'll take some time and study hints you got before, but this should come from others not from Cyr as he doesn't know everything yet...)

Public letter from Bairdéir to Maor:
Honorable Sir,
it has come to our attention that there is plot afoot to remove You from your position, it's power usurped by as of yet unknown person or persons. As Queen's Bairdéir we investigated the threat and tracked it's source to at least one woman, one man and several Daoine deBith operating in the city. The latter are also responsible for the atmosphere of fear and mistrust within the city. Tonight we are going to investigate further and track them to their lair.
Always at Your service
Queens Bairdéir

Secret letter from Bairdéir to Maor:
Honorable Sir,
There is a threat to your life. You are proving to be too resistant to outside influence even with aid of magical device that was given to you and plan is brewing to remove or assassinate You. Please remove and isolate or destroy the ring You wear as it opens you to outside influences.
There were prisoners taken into your house which conveniently enough escaped after being given detailed tour of Your residence in guise of servants.
This letter will hopefully reach You without anybody else reading it first. Please, take heart in knowing there are forces working toward stopping this threat before it can do real harm.

"Okay, where to begin?

First of all, I think sending a letter of any kind to anyone is an EXTRAORDINARILY bad idea! We absolutely do not want to tip our hand and let anyone, friend or foe, know our thoughts on this matter. We need to keep our secrets SECRET until we know enough to take definitive action to end this case.

Second, I, like Skath, disagree with much of the letter.

Now, what I might agree to do is to make up a letter that is purposely filled with mistakes and misleading information so that any villains who see it may think that we are totally confused about the situation."