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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 8279228" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"I hope you are wrong about the doppelganger and his ability to escape from his cell,"</span> Commander Oakfirst replies. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"I don't think transferring him to one of the enhanced cells in the Palace will work any better. Moving him again could bring more attacks. But, if it becomes necessary, it would probably be better to have the Wizard Council lock him away in their district. I know they have special magical cells that can hold almost anything secure. But, again, we'd have to get him there. I'm sure one of the council could teleport the doppelganger to the Wizard District, but it's not up to me. The Five will decide what to do with him."</span></p><p></p><p>He pauses, lost in thought. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"If Del Cannitha has a cabal of sorcerers on his side, the city is going to be hard pressed even with the help of the Wizard Council. And, so far, Phelix hasn't inflicted any harm in their district. Yes, some of the Regulars tower wizards were hurt in New City when the explosions went off, but it wasn't targeted at them... based on the evidence I've seen. Thus, they aren't as invested as The Five,"</span> He looks at Tim. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"If you think the passageway will lead to the missing guards or even the sorcerer's Loyalists, then I will let you all take the lead in its exploration. Custodio and Arcanus Noguera will go with you, of course."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p>Commander Oakfirst listens to Falen's words carefully. Falen can tell the old soldier isn't the sort to jump to conclusions but as the seer continues speaking, Oakfirst's face becomes increasingly grim. He raises an eyebrow when Falen mentions both the the Dusk and the Arreptitii. When Falen pauses for internal reflection, Oakfirst replies.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"That is a lot of information and I would like very much to know where you came by it. Yes, Phelix Del Cannitha is at large in Bluffside and wanted for numerous crimes. That's no secret and easily learned."</span> He pauses and looks a Falen carefully. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"However, while I've never heard of these Arreptitii, I have heard of the Dusk. They are a coalition of assassins that are infamous to say the least. They are guided by gold and zealotry and it wouldn't surprise me that the Renegade might have dealings with them since we know he's in league with the Rising Swords."</span> He pauses again. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"But, I've never seen any reports of the Dusk working with the Rising Swords. In many ways, the two groups are rivals."</span> He looks towards the guard post where the prisoners are being held. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"I wonder..."</span></p><p></p><p>He shakes his head. <span style="color: #475577">"The leader of the Dusk is a woman who goes by the name Shamiram. The reports I've seen on her is that she is originally from Assylonia, which is near Khasan and the other Dragonwalk Cities. She is believed to be ancient and skills beyond mortal means. A demigoddess if the reports are to be believed. I find it very unlikely that Del Cannitha, as powerful as he is, has managed to take over the Dusk from her. However, if he has hired members of the Dusk, it would be very bad for Bluffside if they are indeed here, as you say."</span></p><p></p><p>[Spoiler="DM Only"]</p><p><a href="http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=250073" target="_blank">Oakfirst - Knowledge (local) check: 1D20+7 = [16]+7 = 23</a></p><p>[/Spoiler]</p><p></p><p></p><p>Oakfirst steps closer to Falen. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"You really need to tell me where you came across this information. Right now."</span></p><p></p><p>Falen can sense the man will brook no deceit on Falen's part. It is not menace but concern that guides the man's insistence. As Falen spins his story about being a courier, he has a gut feeling that his freedom is on the line if the Lord Commander doesn't believe him. Falen pushes the story into the absurd without intending to do so. It's quite the tale once he's done. If he is going to jail, at least it was with a flourish. But, once he finishes and asks to see the doppelganger, Commander Oakfirst's visage shifts to what it was before.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"Amazing, it sounds like you've had quite the week! I'm shocked you were able to get here without being waylaid by pirates. It's too bad you lost that chest overboard. It sounds like it could have netted you a small fortune. Yet, here you are and with valuable information too. I thank you. It might save lives. I'll make sure a writ is made out in your name for, what do you think Custodio, 500 gold? Is that enough?"</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(251, 160, 38)">"I think we need to find out if the Dusk are actually here in Bluffside first, but if you feel he should be paid up front, it's your decision commander."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"Prudent,"</span> Oakfirst muses. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"Yes, lets say 100 gold up front and the rest once we're sure the Dusk are here."</span> He looks at Falen. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"I'm sorry to say that I can't authorize you being able to see the doppelganger. If you stick around and help these other fine adventurers locate Del Cannitha and bring him to justice, I'm sure you'll have a chance to see the creature."</span> He looks at Vinccenzo and Tim. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"From what I understand, he's unconscious right now and likely will be for some time."</span></p><p></p><p>[Spoiler="DM and Aust Thale Only"]</p><p><a href="http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=250074" target="_blank">Falen - Bluff check: 1D20+1 = [4]+1 = 5</a></p><p><a href="http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=250075" target="_blank">Oakfirst - Sense Motive check: 1D20+1 = [2]+1 = 3</a> (fails)</p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /></p><p></p><p>I don't believe it! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite18" alt=":ROFLMAO:" title="ROFL :ROFLMAO:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":ROFLMAO:" /></p><p></p><p>You get a bonus of 500 XP for telling the truth but not the whole truth. If any of the other PCs choose to roll a Sense Motive check, I'll let you roll a Bluff check with a +2 luck bonus.</p><p>[/Spoiler]</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"Sergeant Vonner!"</span> Oakfirst spits on the ground. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"I kicked that fool out of the Regulars over a year ago. I would have had him and half his team swinging by a noose if the Lord Mayor hadn't intervened. I doubt he's working for the Rising Swords. They, at least, have some sense of honor."</span> Oakfirst sighs. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"I really hope Captain Shantilayla didn't make the mistake of bringing him back into the Regulars of New City."</span> He throws up his hands in disgust. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"I know The Five are giving her more freedom than Captain Cowden had as head of the Dungeon and for the protection of New City, but if she's willing to go against my wishes this much, I'm going to have to go have a serious discussion with her!"</span> He shakes his head before looking at Falen. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"Where was this? New City, right? He always did like to accost people arriving in the city after coming up from the Undercity on the steam lifts."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p>Oakfirst is taken aback by Falen's knowledge of the Iron Gate. He looks at Custodio and the Elite guard just shakes his head.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"You are very well versed in our city, Mr. Falen,"</span> Oakfirst says. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"Is this is your first time in Bluffside or do you trade information here regularly? If so, you're going to want to make sure you have an official permit from one of the local guilds. It's not a big deal and won't cost you very much and you won't have to join... unless you want to broker information about adamantine or other sensitive information. That falls under the strict guidelines set out by the Adamantine Security Council and The Five. Also, I must insists that you <u>don't go around</u> selling information about Bluffside's defenses... even the politically motivated ones."</span> He crosses his arms. <span style="color: rgb(71, 85, 119)">"And don't sell any information about The Five even if you can prove it's true. That will get you locked away in a place that even I won't be able to get you out of. Understood?"</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 8279228, member: 2012"] [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"I hope you are wrong about the doppelganger and his ability to escape from his cell,"[/COLOR] Commander Oakfirst replies. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"I don't think transferring him to one of the enhanced cells in the Palace will work any better. Moving him again could bring more attacks. But, if it becomes necessary, it would probably be better to have the Wizard Council lock him away in their district. I know they have special magical cells that can hold almost anything secure. But, again, we'd have to get him there. I'm sure one of the council could teleport the doppelganger to the Wizard District, but it's not up to me. The Five will decide what to do with him."[/COLOR] He pauses, lost in thought. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"If Del Cannitha has a cabal of sorcerers on his side, the city is going to be hard pressed even with the help of the Wizard Council. And, so far, Phelix hasn't inflicted any harm in their district. Yes, some of the Regulars tower wizards were hurt in New City when the explosions went off, but it wasn't targeted at them... based on the evidence I've seen. Thus, they aren't as invested as The Five,"[/COLOR] He looks at Tim. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"If you think the passageway will lead to the missing guards or even the sorcerer's Loyalists, then I will let you all take the lead in its exploration. Custodio and Arcanus Noguera will go with you, of course."[/COLOR] Commander Oakfirst listens to Falen's words carefully. Falen can tell the old soldier isn't the sort to jump to conclusions but as the seer continues speaking, Oakfirst's face becomes increasingly grim. He raises an eyebrow when Falen mentions both the the Dusk and the Arreptitii. When Falen pauses for internal reflection, Oakfirst replies. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"That is a lot of information and I would like very much to know where you came by it. Yes, Phelix Del Cannitha is at large in Bluffside and wanted for numerous crimes. That's no secret and easily learned."[/COLOR] He pauses and looks a Falen carefully. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"However, while I've never heard of these Arreptitii, I have heard of the Dusk. They are a coalition of assassins that are infamous to say the least. They are guided by gold and zealotry and it wouldn't surprise me that the Renegade might have dealings with them since we know he's in league with the Rising Swords."[/COLOR] He pauses again. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"But, I've never seen any reports of the Dusk working with the Rising Swords. In many ways, the two groups are rivals."[/COLOR] He looks towards the guard post where the prisoners are being held. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"I wonder..."[/COLOR] He shakes his head. [COLOR=#475577]"The leader of the Dusk is a woman who goes by the name Shamiram. The reports I've seen on her is that she is originally from Assylonia, which is near Khasan and the other Dragonwalk Cities. She is believed to be ancient and skills beyond mortal means. A demigoddess if the reports are to be believed. I find it very unlikely that Del Cannitha, as powerful as he is, has managed to take over the Dusk from her. However, if he has hired members of the Dusk, it would be very bad for Bluffside if they are indeed here, as you say."[/COLOR] [Spoiler="DM Only"] [URL='http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=250073']Oakfirst - Knowledge (local) check: 1D20+7 = [16]+7 = 23[/URL] [/Spoiler] Oakfirst steps closer to Falen. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"You really need to tell me where you came across this information. Right now."[/COLOR] Falen can sense the man will brook no deceit on Falen's part. It is not menace but concern that guides the man's insistence. As Falen spins his story about being a courier, he has a gut feeling that his freedom is on the line if the Lord Commander doesn't believe him. Falen pushes the story into the absurd without intending to do so. It's quite the tale once he's done. If he is going to jail, at least it was with a flourish. But, once he finishes and asks to see the doppelganger, Commander Oakfirst's visage shifts to what it was before. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"Amazing, it sounds like you've had quite the week! I'm shocked you were able to get here without being waylaid by pirates. It's too bad you lost that chest overboard. It sounds like it could have netted you a small fortune. Yet, here you are and with valuable information too. I thank you. It might save lives. I'll make sure a writ is made out in your name for, what do you think Custodio, 500 gold? Is that enough?"[/COLOR] [COLOR=rgb(251, 160, 38)]"I think we need to find out if the Dusk are actually here in Bluffside first, but if you feel he should be paid up front, it's your decision commander."[/COLOR] [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"Prudent,"[/COLOR] Oakfirst muses. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"Yes, lets say 100 gold up front and the rest once we're sure the Dusk are here."[/COLOR] He looks at Falen. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"I'm sorry to say that I can't authorize you being able to see the doppelganger. If you stick around and help these other fine adventurers locate Del Cannitha and bring him to justice, I'm sure you'll have a chance to see the creature."[/COLOR] He looks at Vinccenzo and Tim. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"From what I understand, he's unconscious right now and likely will be for some time."[/COLOR] [Spoiler="DM and Aust Thale Only"] [URL='http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=250074']Falen - Bluff check: 1D20+1 = [4]+1 = 5[/URL] [URL='http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=250075']Oakfirst - Sense Motive check: 1D20+1 = [2]+1 = 3[/URL] (fails) :oops: :oops: :oops: I don't believe it! :ROFLMAO: You get a bonus of 500 XP for telling the truth but not the whole truth. If any of the other PCs choose to roll a Sense Motive check, I'll let you roll a Bluff check with a +2 luck bonus. [/Spoiler] [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"Sergeant Vonner!"[/COLOR] Oakfirst spits on the ground. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"I kicked that fool out of the Regulars over a year ago. I would have had him and half his team swinging by a noose if the Lord Mayor hadn't intervened. I doubt he's working for the Rising Swords. They, at least, have some sense of honor."[/COLOR] Oakfirst sighs. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"I really hope Captain Shantilayla didn't make the mistake of bringing him back into the Regulars of New City."[/COLOR] He throws up his hands in disgust. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"I know The Five are giving her more freedom than Captain Cowden had as head of the Dungeon and for the protection of New City, but if she's willing to go against my wishes this much, I'm going to have to go have a serious discussion with her!"[/COLOR] He shakes his head before looking at Falen. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"Where was this? New City, right? He always did like to accost people arriving in the city after coming up from the Undercity on the steam lifts."[/COLOR] Oakfirst is taken aback by Falen's knowledge of the Iron Gate. He looks at Custodio and the Elite guard just shakes his head. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"You are very well versed in our city, Mr. Falen,"[/COLOR] Oakfirst says. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"Is this is your first time in Bluffside or do you trade information here regularly? If so, you're going to want to make sure you have an official permit from one of the local guilds. It's not a big deal and won't cost you very much and you won't have to join... unless you want to broker information about adamantine or other sensitive information. That falls under the strict guidelines set out by the Adamantine Security Council and The Five. Also, I must insists that you [U]don't go around[/U] selling information about Bluffside's defenses... even the politically motivated ones."[/COLOR] He crosses his arms. [COLOR=rgb(71, 85, 119)]"And don't sell any information about The Five even if you can prove it's true. That will get you locked away in a place that even I won't be able to get you out of. Understood?"[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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