Day 302: The Magistry and Merin
The elder Amiradtha, who had addressed Xiros, nods to the Seekers. He moves and speaks with exacting decorum but no expression crosses his face. "Thank you Magister Xiros. Would the Delegation care to add anything further before I comment on the preceding?"
Merin snorts in disbelief, then grins. "Allow me then, Xiros, to help you imagine the source. It was the people themselves, whom we've had occasion to talk to whilest they were in town with the silk caravan. They spoke of oppression, and they were all wearing these strange collars, no doubt a sign of their bondage. Some of the superstitious fools even believed that the collars were cursed, and that those who tried to remove them would die. I don't know if I believe THAT..."
Merin's gaze meets Saucy's for a brief instant before continuing "But certainly a collar worn around one's neck is not for the purpose of REWARDING your citizenry, and I can't see the usefulness of a collar for clearing up burnt debris, especially when such collars are worn by people who aren't even in the city. But I digress. Your internal affairs are none of our concern. We are here simply to affect trade negotiations between our two cities. But we DO want to believe that we are trading with a stable government, and that such trade would not be in danger of interruption due to political turmoil."
The younger Amiradtha, who must be Suausedaserp, rolls his eyes at Merin's speech. He exudes the contempt for others in general and the acute narcissism born of privilege, never having experienced any reality of labor.
Molo Pesce gives a deep throated and quiet chuckle of a competent man who enjoys conflict. Contadino Cotone appears offended and concerned. He begins to cough a bit as an indication of elevated stress. Xiros Alas appears confused. The younger Shimadow cracks his knuckles and smiles. There is something not quite emotionally stable in that smile.
Shafemarron nods his head in a patronizing and condescending manner. "
Perhaps I can clarify some things for you. Magister Pesce, as these are all delegates, I see no reason for us to keep these extra Marshals with us."
Molo Pesce makes a dismissive gesture and the Marshals depart by the same stairs with which the party ascended, though there are still six others remaining behind the seats of the Magisters.
Shafemarron continues, "
You are correct in assertion that the collars are no reward. Those collars are specifically designed to mark the identity of special criminals, as incarcerating people is expensive and a waste of space. As I am sure that you truly are already aware, they will indeed kill the wearer if an attempt is made to remove them. The citizenry has taken to calling them slavers collars, which gives them a more ominous reputation. Do you not think?"
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Nevermind. Suausedaserp, perhaps you could get something for Magister Cotone. He seems to have taken a cough. Kinamon, you should see that Xiros is taken care of, as well."
Suausedeserp, who is the younger Amiradtha, pours a cup of water from a pitcher near him and walks over to Contadino Cotone. He set the water beside the elder Ansylin. When Cotone reaches for the water, Suausedaserp clasps the back of his head with his left hand. The man shakes violently until blood and spittle froths from his mouth. He falls to the floor, dead.
As soon as Cotone hits the ground, Xiros stands and looks his direction. The other Shimadow, moves like a coiled adder, only faster. He slits the elder Shimadow's throat, deeply and deadly, wiping the blade clean on the other man's clothing just as quickly before re-securing the blade in its hidden location.
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Now, where were we? Oh, yes, the collars. Those goats were sent back out to irritate those of you in Southroad Fair. You see, I am no longer interested in trade, for you over-reaching and over-confident fools thought you could refuse to pay the piper; so, I had my blunt instrument here, Saucy..."
He pauses to laugh in a disturbing manner. "
I had my blunt instrument do whatever I could imagine to goad you people. Then along came the Southroad Seekers to save the day. I could not have conceived of a better opportunity to escalate the whole situation. Yes, yes, I see the fire in all of your eyes. Be patient. There is more."
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I must say, I was a bit surprised at the demise of two of the assassins I had sent. It made me relish this conflict, even more. I was hoping that the Southroad Seekers would come try to confront us and perhaps they did, or rather you did I suspect. I want the fuel oil trade, not some of it, all of it. So here is what I propose. We are not going to kill you out right. We are going to use you as a demonstration to reinforce the fear of the people. You will be carted off to see to let the Maelstrom choose your fate. Come Seeding Season, we will then march an army to Southroad Fair and kill everyone not will to be subjugated."
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So, I hope this clarifies everything for you. I am the boss. My younger companion is my blunt instrument. You are the fools. Any questions?"
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Sheldon: full health
Indigo: full health
Tor: full health
Merin: full health
Bolo: full health
Sannit: full health
Turtle:full health
Saemund: full heath
Feroz: full health
Vadin: full health
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[sblock=Purchasing Power]
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Store Credit in Southroad Fair: 1123 clams
60 Plates: (platinum coin, 3000 clams)
10 Gold Ingots (200 clams)
50 Dublins: (gold coin, 1000 clams)
50 Rupees: (silver coin, 500 clams)
76 Ocrin: (tin coin, 76 clams)
20% Southroad Fair Olive Trade Proceeds
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[sblock=Current Party Holdings]
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2 Windrunner Stallions
8 Windrunner Mares
3 decorative saddles (San-Bolo, Saemund)
4 standard saddles (Tor, Sheldon, Indigo, Merin, Vadin)
4 Windrunner Colts (with pack rigs)
2 Harnin Mining Mauls
2 Harnin Mining Spikes
2 Harnin Pick Axes
drawing of Assassins' Guild symbol
parchment containing known message
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[sblock=Current Inventory]
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Animal:
- Anhinga Talisman: 1 (++ Cohesion)
- Calling Bird Feet: 1 pair {+ Will}
- Calling Bird Tail Feathers: 5 (1 item) {+ Will}
- Chicken Feet: 2 pair {+ Confluence}
- Chicken Tail Feathers: 3 (1 item) {+ Confluence}
- Duck Tail Feathers: 3 (1 item) (+ Cohesion)
- Duck Feet: 1 pair (+ Cohesion)
- Flycatcher Talisman: 3 (+ Motility)
- Gallinule Talisman: 1 (++ Confluence)
- Harvester Feet: 1 pair (+ Health)
- Harvester Tail Feathers: 5 (1 item) {+ Health}
- Hawk Tail Feathers: 3 (1 item) {+ Strength}
- Hawk Feet: 2 pair (+ Strength)
- Huge Beetle Elytrum: 21 pairs
- Mink Skulls: 4 (+ Adhesion)
- Songbird Tail Feathers: 5 (1 item) {+ Persona}
- Songbird Feet: 1 pair (+ Persona)
- Tapir Hides: 9 (262% cover)
- Volantin Skins: 6 (360% cover)
- Volantin Venom Glands: 2 (- Persona x3)
- Volantin Talons: 120 (++ Motility)
- Vulture Talisman: 1 (+ Adhesion)
Metal:
- Zinc Ingots: 14 (+ Health) {Mend x2}
- Tin Ingots: 110 (+ Persona) {Muddle x2, - Persona x2}
- Lead: 2 {Rend x2, -Health x2}
- Iron Ingots: 37 (+ Confluence) {Mend x2}
- Iron Bricks: 10
- Aluminum Ingots: 7 (+ Motility) {Thump x2}
- Chromium Ingots: 10 (+ Strength) {Rejuvenate x2}
- Magnesium: 2 (+ Will) {Soothe x2, Mend x2, +Health x2}
- Copper: 2 (+ Persona) {-Persona x2, Shock x2}
- Molybdenum: 9 (+ Motility)
- Palladium: 2 {sound x3}
- Silver: 1 (+Will) {-Will x3}
Plant:
- Muddle Leaf: 1 {Muddle x2}
- Soothe Leaf: 2 (Soothe x2)
- Rend Leaf: 1 {Rend x2}
- Mend Leaf: 2 (Mend x2)
- Muddle Flower: 1 {Muddle x3}
- Soothe Flower: 1 {Soothe x3}
- Leaves of Harmony: 1 (Harmony x2)
Stone:
- Slate: 16 (Thump x2)
- Bloodstone: 4 (+ Health) {Mend x2}
- Sunstone: 1 (+ Persona) {Charm x2}
- Heartstone: 3 (+ Confluence) {Mend x2}
- Carbone Bricks: 35 (Heat x3)
- Lodestone: 1: {Thump x2}
- Slickstone: 1: {Cool x2}
- Livestone: 2 (+ Strength) {Restoration x2}
- Milkstone: 1 (+ Will) {Harmony x2}
- Emberstone: 1 (+ Cohesion) {Charm x2}
- Soft Brimstone Brick: 1: {heat x3}
- Waterstone: 1 (+Motility)
- Nightstone: 1 (+Adhesion) {darken x3}
- Ruddystone: 1 (+Health)
- Pietrazulfo Brick: 1 (Acidify x4, Heat x4)
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[sblock=Unknown Items]
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Bird Skull (Heron): 1
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[sblock=Party Discoveries]
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Hidden Valley in the Western Jungle
Secluded Lake in Western Jungle with Mysterious Island
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