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[ZEITGEIST] The Continuing Adventures of Korrigan & Co.
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<blockquote data-quote="gideonpepys" data-source="post: 7116148" data-attributes="member: 79141"><p><strong>Korrigan's Downtime</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>KORRIGAN DOWNTIME</strong></p><p></p><p>Easier to report the email exchanges, here:</p><p></p><p>1. Report to Risur about the mission. I guess it will involve some apologising for failing the objective of obtaining Tinker, but on the other hand we dealt a blow to Ob, so it is still a sort of victory in my book.</p><p><strong><span style="color: #0000FF"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #0000FF">Your superiors are understandably frustrated that you failed to capture (or throroughly interrogate) Tinker. Stover tries to be nice about it, but Lauren Cyneburg doesn't mince her words: The whole point of the mission was to find out ways to deal with, control or destroy the colossus. Clearly, the Ob have all the information they need, or they would not have set out to murder the gnome. The only blow you can be said to have struck is to have killed their assassins after the assassination was complete. We are more or less back where we started, unless she has missed something key. </span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #B22222">Well, Korrigan can remind them that through the team's actions they also gained a new ally for Risur in the person of the Clockwork Count. His talents are not fully known, but his ability in the same field as Tinker was working is evidently quite considerable, and as a plus he is sane (as far as I know). We also collected a lot of papers from Tinker's workshop which might give some insight into the golem situation. </span></p><p></p><p>2. Arranging the necessary steps and presenting Clockwork Count to the Risuri court, as promised. Korrigan will also want to look into what can be done to help those who "live under the city" if I recall Count's words correctly, and who where his people. Probably not much can be done immediately, but he can get some things moving perhaps.</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: #0000FF">This is an equally fraught endeavour, because of the political sensitivity of acknowledging his people (all of whom are even more disenfranchised than the factory workers). But he is certainly useful, Stover, Price-Hill and Lee recognise that. So they arrange a high-level meeting with all the hallmarks of a royal audience (minus the King). They interrogate the being and Harkover Lee immediately realises that even this is not the real Count. He agrees to allow (indeed, offers to welcome) the Count to work for the RHC on the condition that he reveal his true identity and location. The Count acquiesces and they provide him with Grappa's old workspace. It will be up to you to ensure (if you choose to) that the blandishments they offered with regard to the undercity folk are upheld.</span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #B22222">Korrigan would definitely want to make sure that the promises to the undercity folk are kept. I understand Clockwork Count was given Grappa's workshop in Risur, but he asked Ber to be given Tinker's workshop on Isla de la Focas? Korrigan would try to persuade the Count to remain in Risur though, unless he has a good reason not to. Perhaps the transfer of the assets from Isla de la Focas can be arranged. </span></p><p></p><p>3. After or in parallel to the above Korrigan will get in touch with the Beran authorities, first of all through Glaucia perhaps, but if needed through any other channels. If the Bruse comes round Korrigan will ask for an audience to personally explain the events (including the issue with him helping to advance the political influence of Cavallo's daughter as we discussed earlier). In addition Korrigan will offer his help as a political advisor or otherwise with getting Ber back in order after all the chaos created by recent events. He will be happy to meet with the political parties he worked with earlier and if needed provide some additional guidance to Cavallo's daughter. Also if there are any tensions between Risur and Ber following the Pemberton affair etc. Korrigan would be happy to do what he can in the diplomatic field.</p><p><span style="color: #0000CD"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #0000CD"><strong>I covered some of this in the 'medium-term' section of my 'aftermath' session report. The Berans seem to have missed the fact that Risur was harbouring the tyrants, believing instead that the tyrants had somehow escaped. No one ever questioned how you came by the knowledge you did. (Lya and her cohorts heard some incriminating evidence during your conversation with Pemberton as you approached his lair, but lucky for you they're all dead.)</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #B22222">Obviously I don't want to give away Risur's part in this if at all possible. However, this raises a question what happened to Pemberton? I assume they thoroughly searched the island? If he is not on the island does it count as him not having a domain and therefore being open for divination magic? Leaving this guy running around is a bit concerning.</span></p><p><span style="color: #B22222"></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #0000CD"><strong>Quite. Sadly, Pemberton has protected himself from divination. You could pursue a higher level divination if you so chose.</strong></span></p><p></p><p>4. Regardless of all else it would be nice to spend at least one week with Kai in the Hidden Valley. And while there Kai may also help his dad take control of the strange effects his body is experiencing after absorbing the blast in Bruse's palace...</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #0000CD"><strong>You are indeed able to spend some time in the Hidden Valley, several weeks if you so choose. As always, contact with Kai tempers your reaction to the elemental energies you have absorbed and your form returns to normal. While you are there, you renew your friendship with Chenu (Matunaaga's father) and try to encourage him to view the phalanx as a positive step. But Chenu is old-fashioned and unhappy with the development and often voices his criticism of guns and bombs. (See his comments, and your response, as reported in Matunaaga’s Downtime.)</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #0000CD"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #0000CD"><strong>You must also contend with Uriel (Malthusius' third or fourth reincarnation). Uriel is very tall, angular, odd and stilted of expression, with a tendency to foresee negative outcomes. If a man will catch no fish that day, Uriel will tell them. If it promises to rain during a great celebration, Uriel will be sure to let you know. He means well, but many in the valley have begun to misinterpret his predictions as causation and would rather be rid of him. Until now, Uriel has been content with his books, reading scripture he brought with him from the Congregation where you found him. The githzerai also have an extensive library, which Uriel has now worked his way through. He tells you that he grows bored and wants to leave the valley, "but not yet. When the Wind Woman comes to speak with you. That's when I'll be needed."</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #B22222"></span></p><p><span style="color: #B22222">Korrigan can be a patient man when needed <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Also it would be interesting to discuss some philosophical questions for the benefit of sharpening the mind.</span></p><p></p><p>5. With regards to Duchess Ethelyn, Korrigan would take the opportunity to see her since who knows when the next one will arise. I haven't thought this through very well though. I think it would be interesting to know more about the reasons she decided to rise against her own brother and in particular what she knows or suspects about the 'shadow' that Beshela also mentioned. Korrigan would also try and get some information about the schism that appears to be forming among the unseen court with Beshela and Copperhat being apparently on opposing sides. Ethelyn had clearly sided with Beshela's side so she might give some insight in what is going on with that (how strong or big is the faction, who are the most prominent figures, and most importantly what is their agenda). Also Korigan will ask if she can tell anything about Jenny Greenteeth.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Details of Korrigan’s encounter with the Duchess to follow…</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gideonpepys, post: 7116148, member: 79141"] [b]Korrigan's Downtime[/b] [B]KORRIGAN DOWNTIME[/B] Easier to report the email exchanges, here: 1. Report to Risur about the mission. I guess it will involve some apologising for failing the objective of obtaining Tinker, but on the other hand we dealt a blow to Ob, so it is still a sort of victory in my book. [B][COLOR="#0000FF"] Your superiors are understandably frustrated that you failed to capture (or throroughly interrogate) Tinker. Stover tries to be nice about it, but Lauren Cyneburg doesn't mince her words: The whole point of the mission was to find out ways to deal with, control or destroy the colossus. Clearly, the Ob have all the information they need, or they would not have set out to murder the gnome. The only blow you can be said to have struck is to have killed their assassins after the assassination was complete. We are more or less back where we started, unless she has missed something key. [/COLOR][/B] [COLOR="#B22222"]Well, Korrigan can remind them that through the team's actions they also gained a new ally for Risur in the person of the Clockwork Count. His talents are not fully known, but his ability in the same field as Tinker was working is evidently quite considerable, and as a plus he is sane (as far as I know). We also collected a lot of papers from Tinker's workshop which might give some insight into the golem situation. [/COLOR] 2. Arranging the necessary steps and presenting Clockwork Count to the Risuri court, as promised. Korrigan will also want to look into what can be done to help those who "live under the city" if I recall Count's words correctly, and who where his people. Probably not much can be done immediately, but he can get some things moving perhaps. [B][COLOR="#0000FF"]This is an equally fraught endeavour, because of the political sensitivity of acknowledging his people (all of whom are even more disenfranchised than the factory workers). But he is certainly useful, Stover, Price-Hill and Lee recognise that. So they arrange a high-level meeting with all the hallmarks of a royal audience (minus the King). They interrogate the being and Harkover Lee immediately realises that even this is not the real Count. He agrees to allow (indeed, offers to welcome) the Count to work for the RHC on the condition that he reveal his true identity and location. The Count acquiesces and they provide him with Grappa's old workspace. It will be up to you to ensure (if you choose to) that the blandishments they offered with regard to the undercity folk are upheld.[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR="#B22222"]Korrigan would definitely want to make sure that the promises to the undercity folk are kept. I understand Clockwork Count was given Grappa's workshop in Risur, but he asked Ber to be given Tinker's workshop on Isla de la Focas? Korrigan would try to persuade the Count to remain in Risur though, unless he has a good reason not to. Perhaps the transfer of the assets from Isla de la Focas can be arranged. [/COLOR] 3. After or in parallel to the above Korrigan will get in touch with the Beran authorities, first of all through Glaucia perhaps, but if needed through any other channels. If the Bruse comes round Korrigan will ask for an audience to personally explain the events (including the issue with him helping to advance the political influence of Cavallo's daughter as we discussed earlier). In addition Korrigan will offer his help as a political advisor or otherwise with getting Ber back in order after all the chaos created by recent events. He will be happy to meet with the political parties he worked with earlier and if needed provide some additional guidance to Cavallo's daughter. Also if there are any tensions between Risur and Ber following the Pemberton affair etc. Korrigan would be happy to do what he can in the diplomatic field. [COLOR="#0000CD"][B] I covered some of this in the 'medium-term' section of my 'aftermath' session report. The Berans seem to have missed the fact that Risur was harbouring the tyrants, believing instead that the tyrants had somehow escaped. No one ever questioned how you came by the knowledge you did. (Lya and her cohorts heard some incriminating evidence during your conversation with Pemberton as you approached his lair, but lucky for you they're all dead.)[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR="#B22222"]Obviously I don't want to give away Risur's part in this if at all possible. However, this raises a question what happened to Pemberton? I assume they thoroughly searched the island? If he is not on the island does it count as him not having a domain and therefore being open for divination magic? Leaving this guy running around is a bit concerning. [/COLOR] [COLOR="#0000CD"][B]Quite. Sadly, Pemberton has protected himself from divination. You could pursue a higher level divination if you so chose.[/B][/COLOR] 4. Regardless of all else it would be nice to spend at least one week with Kai in the Hidden Valley. And while there Kai may also help his dad take control of the strange effects his body is experiencing after absorbing the blast in Bruse's palace... [COLOR="#0000CD"][B]You are indeed able to spend some time in the Hidden Valley, several weeks if you so choose. As always, contact with Kai tempers your reaction to the elemental energies you have absorbed and your form returns to normal. While you are there, you renew your friendship with Chenu (Matunaaga's father) and try to encourage him to view the phalanx as a positive step. But Chenu is old-fashioned and unhappy with the development and often voices his criticism of guns and bombs. (See his comments, and your response, as reported in Matunaaga’s Downtime.) You must also contend with Uriel (Malthusius' third or fourth reincarnation). Uriel is very tall, angular, odd and stilted of expression, with a tendency to foresee negative outcomes. If a man will catch no fish that day, Uriel will tell them. If it promises to rain during a great celebration, Uriel will be sure to let you know. He means well, but many in the valley have begun to misinterpret his predictions as causation and would rather be rid of him. Until now, Uriel has been content with his books, reading scripture he brought with him from the Congregation where you found him. The githzerai also have an extensive library, which Uriel has now worked his way through. He tells you that he grows bored and wants to leave the valley, "but not yet. When the Wind Woman comes to speak with you. That's when I'll be needed."[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR="#B22222"] Korrigan can be a patient man when needed :) Also it would be interesting to discuss some philosophical questions for the benefit of sharpening the mind.[/COLOR] 5. With regards to Duchess Ethelyn, Korrigan would take the opportunity to see her since who knows when the next one will arise. I haven't thought this through very well though. I think it would be interesting to know more about the reasons she decided to rise against her own brother and in particular what she knows or suspects about the 'shadow' that Beshela also mentioned. Korrigan would also try and get some information about the schism that appears to be forming among the unseen court with Beshela and Copperhat being apparently on opposing sides. Ethelyn had clearly sided with Beshela's side so she might give some insight in what is going on with that (how strong or big is the faction, who are the most prominent figures, and most importantly what is their agenda). Also Korigan will ask if she can tell anything about Jenny Greenteeth. [B] Details of Korrigan’s encounter with the Duchess to follow…[/B] [/QUOTE]
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