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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 8979690" data-attributes="member: 2012">"It seems I should have that doppelganger interrogated again," Oakfirst considers. "So far, he refuses to speak anything but lies. His boast to you would just be that without Mr. Aceron's testimony. I'm tempted to let the House of Enchantment try to delve into this Manifest's mind to try to find the truth, but it is a risky gamble. If he dominates a wizard, it could go badly.""I know that old windmill. I'll have it searched for this Ree's body."He shakes his head in frustration. "If there is indeed a gang of doppelgangers under the renegade's thumb, then he is more dangerous than even the Wizard Council believe. Their strike force of wizards and Sectarians failed badly. Two Sectarians came back through the portal dragging one of the wizards. He died before the clerics could get to him, and his soul was unrecoverable.""Did they say anything useful?" Vinny asks."They were barely standing when they rushed back through," Oakfirst replies. "While the Wizard Council is questioning them, they came back just after the assault on the Tribunal... so, it's been a bit hectic. From what I understand, they fought over two dozen Loyalists and several dangerous creatures that were likely summoned by Phelix."Oakfirst pauses to listen to Akos' suspicions about the lord mayor's wife. "You could be right," he replies. "I will have the staff re-interviewed to see if they saw anything that might point to a doppelganger. I will also have them all checked magically, but I doubt there is a shapechanger hiding among them.""That's a good idea," Custodio replies. "You can be a bit intimidating to those who don't know you."Big Tim notes that Falen seems troubled...Oakfirst is surprised by Falen's revelation, yet he remains calm. He nods. "So that's why he hasn't been at any diplomatic events recently. Casca has been standing in for him. He's told The Five that Avitus is unwell and is being considered for reassignment either back to Ticinum or someplace warm. It seems Casca is trying to step into Avitus's position." He shakes his head. "I doubt he had the Legatus killed. From what I know of Casca, it's not his style to get his hands dirty. He's an opportunist more than anything else."He looks at Falen. "So, you believe that Phelix had him killed? Why? What would he gain?""Unless someone in the embassy is working for Phelix?" Custodio suggests."Maybe," Oakfirst muses. He stares at Falen. "While I wish you had told me about this sooner, I sense Casca put you in a bad position." He turns to look at Akos, Tim, and the others. "It seems I need to go speak with Praefectus Casca.""Hmm, I don't think I know her," Oakfirst replies. "But, if you feel it's important, then I suggest you go see her... all together. But, I need you to go to the candle shop first."</blockquote>

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