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<blockquote data-quote="Scotley" data-source="post: 5061152" data-attributes="member: 11520">&quot;I'm no expert on the underworld here, but it was rumored that nearly all the illicit activity in the Border Isles could be tied back to the Sea Sorcerer. So pretty much any gambling den or other unsavory place might be associated with him. I believe he began to neglect these establishments as his research grew more fevered and his lieutenants began to operate for themselves. Now the local wags suggest that he may be trying to reestablish his control. The 'activity' I mentioned includes a couple of fires and one or two major underworld figures going missing.&quot; She takes a sip of tea before continuing. &quot;The law is interesting. The Imperial sorts are honest enough I guess, but the truth is they lack the muscle to have much influence outside their offices. The local magistrates are mostly on the take to one underworld figure or another. Some of the judges too, but others are rumored to be more scrupulous. A few good officers like our dear Giles are able to keep order in a small area. I don't think need fear them, but neither should you rely on them should you find yourselves in trouble.&quot; </blockquote>

[QUOTE="Scotley, post: 5061152, member: 11520"] [COLOR="Teal"]"I'm no expert on the underworld here, but it was rumored that nearly all the illicit activity in the Border Isles could be tied back to the Sea Sorcerer. So pretty much any gambling den or other unsavory place might be associated with him. I believe he began to neglect these establishments as his research grew more fevered and his lieutenants began to operate for themselves. Now the local wags suggest that he may be trying to reestablish his control. The 'activity' I mentioned includes a couple of fires and one or two major underworld figures going missing."[/COLOR] She takes a sip of tea before continuing. [COLOR="Teal"]"The law is interesting. The Imperial sorts are honest enough I guess, but the truth is they lack the muscle to have much influence outside their offices. The local magistrates are mostly on the take to one underworld figure or another. Some of the judges too, but others are rumored to be more scrupulous. A few good officers like our dear Giles are able to keep order in a small area. I don't think need fear them, but neither should you rely on them should you find yourselves in trouble." [/COLOR] [/QUOTE]

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