Dr. Si's Curse of the Crimson Throne - Beta Group

[Dr Simon]

"I wouldn't mind if he was leveraged on the point of a sword," says Kroft. "But since Devargo pays his vice tax, I can't touch him. I suspect that the Guard would be slow to investigate if somebody else were to take care of him..." Sjhe leaves the words hanging in the air.

"Cold hard cash, as far as I know," says Vencarlo, giving Kroft an appraising look. "He's a man who values money and the power it buys him."

 

[Neurotic]

OOC: sorry for not posting, business was hectic last week.

On seeing you, the man jumps to his feet and bows low.

Edmond gives warriors salute to fellow warrior bowing little bit more then strictly neccessary.

attention is on Lynn, but he seems to be addressing Edmond too, but then he turns directly to the tall grim warrior.
"You must be Edmond. I knew your parents, terrible loss, you have my sympathies. But I see you are rebuilding up in Old Korvosa. It's good to meet one's neighbours."

"Thank you, my lord. It's good to see that someone noticed. And when You have time, I'd like to know more of my parents and their dealings before the fall. I don't want to impose on Your time and convenience, I just want to know. Whenever You send for me, I'll try not to keep You waiting."

Vencarlo has learned the Amprei's actual goals are to undermine Korvosa's economy to the point that he can buy up large portions of the city and establish his own powerbase here."[/COLOR]

"Well, let him do it. Then WE can buy up large portions of the city and evict leeches like him."

Edmond makes a grimace, grinning, but not realy smiling with his eyes. Maybe he finds it humorous and is simply unacustomed to laugh. His face quickly returns to its old inexpressive self.


"I'll do whatever needs to be done to clear our city. But, forgive me for saying this, it doesn't sound like something leader of the city guard should be proposing. I'm not much into fancy talk, but I understand combat tactics and this burns the bridge behind you. You cannot deny you knew something's up that shouldn't be if we get caught."
He turns to Orisini:
"You on the other hand could be seen simply as another backstabbing noble trying to get ahead in this powergame called politics. So you could hire mercenaries for a task like this. I don't want to teach you how to play your own game, this just how I see the whole thing. I had lots of thoughts on this subject since Lamm was disposed and I got little ones to take care of and rebuild my family estate."

 

[Dr Simon]

Vencarlo laughs, good-natured.

"Thankfully, my friend, I'm unencumbered by a noble title. Every last copper pinch I own was earned the hard way, let me assure you. However, you have a point about accountability. Let the record serve that you are hired by me, if any of this should become problematic. Everyone knows I'm a troublemaker, they wouldn't be surprised if my name turned up in connection with a blackmail attempt and dealings with the likes of Barvasi."

"I can't say I'm happy about the whole scheme," adds Kroft. "But I think to rein in our friend the ambassador we need to play his kind of game, and the remit of the Guard covers protecting Korvosa by any and all means necessary."

 

[Oni]

Kroft's not so subtle hint rolled around in Lynn's mind. They had dealt with Lamm and his cronies by force. It had been unpleasant but the city was a better place for it. Did some dealer in vice, and no doubt worse things, deserve any more consideration than that? She shook the thoughts loose for the moment.

Let us hope that it doesn't come to the point of being traced back to anyone. To that end perhaps it would be better if Mr. Orisini were not to take us there. I am sure we can find it with minimal difficulty.

We will do what is necessary, Lynn glanced up at Edmond as she spoke, the people need no more suffering for the sake of others games.

Speaking of games...our "M" still wants to play. One Carnochon approached us today, seemingly well informed of what we already knew and the state of affairs, too well if you ask me. His mistress wishes to supply butchers as well as continuing the supply of meat. He claimed that she wished to see no farther disruption in the city's trade, for whatever it's worth. I do not understand what our mystery woman is playing at, but they want some sort of answer by tomorrow.

 

[Dr Simon]

Let us hope that it doesn't come to the point of being traced back to anyone. To that end perhaps it would be better if Mr. Orisini were not to take us there. I am sure we can find it with minimal difficulty. ]

Verncarlo nods his assent.

Speaking of games...our "M" still wants to play. One Carnochon approached us today, seemingly well informed of what we already knew and the state of affairs, too well if you ask me. His mistress wishes to supply butchers as well as continuing the supply of meat. He claimed that she wished to see no farther disruption in the city's trade, for whatever it's worth. I do not understand what our mystery woman is playing at, but they want some sort of answer by tomorrow.

"Games, Vencarlo," says Kroft.

Orisini shrugs. "I'm not privy to the prior details, Cressida. But... I know of a Carnochan. He works as a major domo for the Arkonas. Assuming this is the same person that you mentioned, which may not be the case. Appearances and names can easily be altered."

Kroft is lost in thought for a while.

"I think," she says eventually, "that we continue for now. The free meat is of benefit to everyone, no matter any ulterior motives. Sooner or later our 'M' will show her hand, and then we can reassess our options. I've yet to get information from our deserters, which may also sway our decision. Well, if there are no further questions, I think we all have business to get on with."

 

[Neurotic]

"May I suggest that someone with divination spells such as detect poison and similar be present next time new livestock is brought in? Mundane expertise in such matters as drugs, herbs, veterinary and similar could also come in handy. Of course, detection should be done AFTER suppliers go away."

 

[Dr Simon]

Vencarlo raises an eyebrow.

"How admirably paranoid of you, Master Mer'Cauthon," he says with glee. "Have any of the recipients of this bounty been taken ill as yet? Perhaps we should keep an eye out for that."

Kroft rubs her chin. "Maybe I can send one of the Citadel's grooms down to check out the livestock," she says.

"I have it on good authority that you helped one Lance Corporal Kirton of the Sable Company," says Vencarlo. "Might I venture... one such as he would have a good understanding of beasts?"

Kroft shrugs. "At any rate, these are secondary matters to the situation in hand, which is Eel's End and the Ambassador's secrets," she says firmly.

 

[Neurotic]

"Yeah, well, it served me well in Little Lamms and later in military training. I guess it'll be useful in business dealings with gangs, merchants and nobles too."

Turning to Lynn
"Let's go find Dj'ahn, we need to discuss plan of action and he might know something we can use. And I need to check up on children, they are unchecked since last morning."

Turning back:
"It was pleasure to meet you, sir."

 

[Dr Simon]

OOC: Updated map of Korvosa in the first post of this thread.

 

[Oni]

Lynn frowned at Edmond's notion of tainted meat, but didn't say anything. At the mention of Kirton's name she couldn't help but think of their last meeting.

Kirton is an excellent suggestion, I would humbly request the same.

She wasn't really sure if he was the right man for the job, but after seeing him so lost perhaps it was the right job for the man.

We'll get started on this right away.

Turning to Orisini, I only wish we could have met under better circumstances.