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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 8479567" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p>"Dressed all in black, you say," Captain Breedon says. "It could be one of them. Not a Loyalist, but one of the assassins that has been plaguing the city the last few days."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201)">"The Dusk,"</span> Falen whispers quietly.</p><p></p><p>"Yes, the Lord Commander did tell us these villains," He nods the Falen and moves closer to Breva. "If you go after him, be careful. They are deadly foes. They've killed as many of eight Regulars in the last few days. They seem to be working with the Loyalists."</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>"We will keep your 'prisoners' safe, Sir Tymbeck," Captain Breedon offers. "Good luck and be careful."</p><p></p><p>Breva takes the the lead towards the tavern with Sir Tim right behind him. The two of them are half way to the tavern before anyon else can object to rushing into another fight. Vinccenzo stays close to the prisoners, unwilling to give them a chance to escape.</p><p></p><p>Falen balks and looks at Loremaster Akos, <span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201)">"This is not a good idea,"</span> he says. <span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201)">"It could be a trap."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p>Akos' warning alerts the other people on the street. Eyes turn to watch as Breva and Tim split up. Tim heads down an alley towards the back of the inn while Breva heads into the front of the tavern. It has a picture of a black bird on a sign board that looked like a raven with silver wingtips. The young paladin steps into the business and surveys the patrons. The Silver Raven is quiet busy for it being the earliest part of the day. Most of the patrons are young nobles with a lot of coin and not much else to do during the day. He doesn't see the kobold, but the tavern is so crowded with humans, elves, and dwarves that it wouldn't be hard for one kobold to stay hidden.</p><p></p><p>"I don't think they heard you, Loremaster," Captain Breedon says. "We will watch these others for you if you want to go after them."</p><p></p><p><strong>"I can't let them out of my sight,"</strong> Vinny whispers to Akos so the captain doesn't hear. <strong>"Falen can stay with me."</strong> He glances at the half-hobgoblin, in his latest disguise, and noted the look on Falen's face. <strong>"He doesn't look like he's eager to rush into a fight with The Dusk. See if you can diffuse the situation. We need to get to the manor."</strong></p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, Tim races around the back of the Silver Raven. The light from the morning sun doesn't reach the alleyway, but there is light coming from an open door in the back of the tavern. It is so crowded in the tavern that the 'festivities' have spilled out into the alley. There are two tables flanking the doorway and as Tim's eyes quickly adjust, he can see each table has a lit candle, which are flickering. The two tables are packed with nobles playing cards, dicing, and drinking heavily. Tim can tell they have probably been drinking most of the night.</p><p></p><p>The alleyway is filled with flickering shadows. There is no sign of the kobold.</p><p></p><p>[HR][/HR]</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"I'm not sure,"</span> Custodio replies. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"I didn't want to touch it until you made sure it was safe. I don't feel like getting poisoned."</span></p><p></p><p>Tuck checks the table for traps and carefully inspects the note left on it. There aren't any traps and his eyes notes the seal on it is the Lord Commander's personal seal. The kobold urban ranger is certain there isn't any poison, but he's still very careful when breaking the seal. He unfurls the parchment and reads the note. It is the Lord Commander's own hand.</p><p></p><p>It seems that when the Loyalists attacked Tribunal, they also assaulted the manor at the same time. All the staff members got away, thankfully, but the Loyalists ransacked the place and went through all the rooms. They stole items left in the manor by Tuck and the others, including the crystalline flower left in the manor for safekeeping. The portal key is gone, probably destroyed. Three Loyalists were killed trying to get into the magically sealed room of the Lord Commander's long-dead cousin, Lord Ayden. They set off a powerful ward that disintegrated them.</p><p></p><p>The Lord Commander sent Carter, Lavia, and the rest of the staff to Stormgrove Manor along with any of the Exemplars' personal items still left in the manor. The note also mentions that Oakfirst insisted that Sylemis and the other Tenders of the Garden move to Stormgrove Manor. Gerey and a group of Dark Lanterns are watching over them.</p><p></p><p>The Lord Commander was willing to let any Regulars or Elites watch over them. He says in the note that he's certain that the corruption in the Regulars runs deep and that caution should be used when dealing with any of them. He's less concerned about the Elites, yet he isn't certain about anyone under his command in Old City. He's considering calling in the Bluffside Mountain Rangers to help but that would leave the countryside exposed.</p><p></p><p>He also writes in the note that the doppelgangers in Phelix's employ tried to break Mani out of the Tower. They failed and one of them was killed. They attacked the Tower with nearly a dozen doppelgangers and two dozen members of The Dusk. The Loyalists weren't involved. He's also certain that there is a thieves' war brewing on in the streets of Bluffside. The Dusk are in conflict with the gangs out on Sordadon and the clandestine thieves' guild of Bluffside.</p><p></p><p>[Spoiler="For JustinCase Only!"]</p><p>Tuck knows that thieves' guild of Bluffside is known as the Umbra Incognito; the name is considered an open secret on the streets. Its leader is a complete mystery, however.)</p><p>[/Spoiler]</p><p></p><p>The note ends: <em>"I suggest you head for Stormgrove Manor to plan your next move. I am working on find another </em><a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/kulan-crisis-in-bluffside-pbp-campaign-guide.252142/page-10#post-8285260" target="_blank"><em>Zunsum</em></a><em> for you to use to enter the portal... if you come back. I pray that you do... the city is at a tipping point. If you must look for me, head for the Palace or the main barracks in the Military District. You will find me at the Palace only during high sun. I have secretly moved The Five to the Military District to try to keep them out of Phelix's hands. I cannot risk anymore of their lives. If you come to the barracks, make sure Custodio is with you. The guards at the gate will not let any of your through without him. Him, I know you can trust.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>"I don't understand what is happening at the Gate of Scales, and the Wizard Council hasn't been helpful at all. I'm beginning to worry that some of them are in league with Phelix — willingly or unwillingly. During the attacks, it came to my attention that a number of arcanists opened and went through the portal into the renegade's enclave. I don't know how many went through or what their goal was... perhaps the council wasn't willing to wait anymore and sent its own attack force against Phelix. The report did say that several Regulars went with them... that is troubling. I suggest you burn this message after reading it.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>"Make haste!"</em></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"What does it say?"</span> Custodio asks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 8479567, member: 2012"] "Dressed all in black, you say," Captain Breedon says. "It could be one of them. Not a Loyalist, but one of the assassins that has been plaguing the city the last few days." [COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]"The Dusk,"[/COLOR] Falen whispers quietly. "Yes, the Lord Commander did tell us these villains," He nods the Falen and moves closer to Breva. "If you go after him, be careful. They are deadly foes. They've killed as many of eight Regulars in the last few days. They seem to be working with the Loyalists." "We will keep your 'prisoners' safe, Sir Tymbeck," Captain Breedon offers. "Good luck and be careful." Breva takes the the lead towards the tavern with Sir Tim right behind him. The two of them are half way to the tavern before anyon else can object to rushing into another fight. Vinccenzo stays close to the prisoners, unwilling to give them a chance to escape. Falen balks and looks at Loremaster Akos, [COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]"This is not a good idea,"[/COLOR] he says. [COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]"It could be a trap."[/COLOR] Akos' warning alerts the other people on the street. Eyes turn to watch as Breva and Tim split up. Tim heads down an alley towards the back of the inn while Breva heads into the front of the tavern. It has a picture of a black bird on a sign board that looked like a raven with silver wingtips. The young paladin steps into the business and surveys the patrons. The Silver Raven is quiet busy for it being the earliest part of the day. Most of the patrons are young nobles with a lot of coin and not much else to do during the day. He doesn't see the kobold, but the tavern is so crowded with humans, elves, and dwarves that it wouldn't be hard for one kobold to stay hidden. "I don't think they heard you, Loremaster," Captain Breedon says. "We will watch these others for you if you want to go after them." [B]"I can't let them out of my sight,"[/B] Vinny whispers to Akos so the captain doesn't hear. [B]"Falen can stay with me."[/B] He glances at the half-hobgoblin, in his latest disguise, and noted the look on Falen's face. [B]"He doesn't look like he's eager to rush into a fight with The Dusk. See if you can diffuse the situation. We need to get to the manor."[/B] Meanwhile, Tim races around the back of the Silver Raven. The light from the morning sun doesn't reach the alleyway, but there is light coming from an open door in the back of the tavern. It is so crowded in the tavern that the 'festivities' have spilled out into the alley. There are two tables flanking the doorway and as Tim's eyes quickly adjust, he can see each table has a lit candle, which are flickering. The two tables are packed with nobles playing cards, dicing, and drinking heavily. Tim can tell they have probably been drinking most of the night. The alleyway is filled with flickering shadows. There is no sign of the kobold. [HR][/HR] [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"I'm not sure,"[/COLOR] Custodio replies. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"I didn't want to touch it until you made sure it was safe. I don't feel like getting poisoned."[/COLOR] Tuck checks the table for traps and carefully inspects the note left on it. There aren't any traps and his eyes notes the seal on it is the Lord Commander's personal seal. The kobold urban ranger is certain there isn't any poison, but he's still very careful when breaking the seal. He unfurls the parchment and reads the note. It is the Lord Commander's own hand. It seems that when the Loyalists attacked Tribunal, they also assaulted the manor at the same time. All the staff members got away, thankfully, but the Loyalists ransacked the place and went through all the rooms. They stole items left in the manor by Tuck and the others, including the crystalline flower left in the manor for safekeeping. The portal key is gone, probably destroyed. Three Loyalists were killed trying to get into the magically sealed room of the Lord Commander's long-dead cousin, Lord Ayden. They set off a powerful ward that disintegrated them. The Lord Commander sent Carter, Lavia, and the rest of the staff to Stormgrove Manor along with any of the Exemplars' personal items still left in the manor. The note also mentions that Oakfirst insisted that Sylemis and the other Tenders of the Garden move to Stormgrove Manor. Gerey and a group of Dark Lanterns are watching over them. The Lord Commander was willing to let any Regulars or Elites watch over them. He says in the note that he's certain that the corruption in the Regulars runs deep and that caution should be used when dealing with any of them. He's less concerned about the Elites, yet he isn't certain about anyone under his command in Old City. He's considering calling in the Bluffside Mountain Rangers to help but that would leave the countryside exposed. He also writes in the note that the doppelgangers in Phelix's employ tried to break Mani out of the Tower. They failed and one of them was killed. They attacked the Tower with nearly a dozen doppelgangers and two dozen members of The Dusk. The Loyalists weren't involved. He's also certain that there is a thieves' war brewing on in the streets of Bluffside. The Dusk are in conflict with the gangs out on Sordadon and the clandestine thieves' guild of Bluffside. [Spoiler="For JustinCase Only!"] Tuck knows that thieves' guild of Bluffside is known as the Umbra Incognito; the name is considered an open secret on the streets. Its leader is a complete mystery, however.) [/Spoiler] The note ends: [I]"I suggest you head for Stormgrove Manor to plan your next move. I am working on find another [/I][URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/kulan-crisis-in-bluffside-pbp-campaign-guide.252142/page-10#post-8285260'][I]Zunsum[/I][/URL][I] for you to use to enter the portal... if you come back. I pray that you do... the city is at a tipping point. If you must look for me, head for the Palace or the main barracks in the Military District. You will find me at the Palace only during high sun. I have secretly moved The Five to the Military District to try to keep them out of Phelix's hands. I cannot risk anymore of their lives. If you come to the barracks, make sure Custodio is with you. The guards at the gate will not let any of your through without him. Him, I know you can trust. "I don't understand what is happening at the Gate of Scales, and the Wizard Council hasn't been helpful at all. I'm beginning to worry that some of them are in league with Phelix — willingly or unwillingly. During the attacks, it came to my attention that a number of arcanists opened and went through the portal into the renegade's enclave. I don't know how many went through or what their goal was... perhaps the council wasn't willing to wait anymore and sent its own attack force against Phelix. The report did say that several Regulars went with them... that is troubling. I suggest you burn this message after reading it. "Make haste!"[/I] [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"What does it say?"[/COLOR] Custodio asks. [/QUOTE]
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