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<blockquote data-quote="gideonpepys" data-source="post: 7319920" data-attributes="member: 79141"><p><strong>Session 37, Part Three - Right Under Their Noses</strong></p><p></p><p>Cherage, Danor’s capital, lies on the edge of the Dead Magic Zone. Rituals and minor magics do not work there. Spells do, but only if cast through a powerful implement (such as a Dreaming Blade). The unit arrives in the catacombs beneath the estate of an influential Danoran merchant – a human named Naz Duchamps. He is white-haired and slight, but energetic and full of life – keen to establish allies in Risur and wrest Danor from the hands of Han Jierre.</p><p></p><p>Korrigan dismissed their fears that he might regard them as traitors, and understood fully their desire to oppose the Sovereign, who was using state resources in pursuit of his personal agenda (and, lately, a personal vendetta). </p><p></p><p>Naz and his associates said they would need to move very cautiously. It took several days to explore Cherage for memories and when each one was discovered, they had to work very carefully to extract it without drawing unwanted attention – returning after dark; begging favours from contacts, etc. Leon’s ability to weave daydreams over the memory events, to hide them from bystanders, was invaluable, as was Gupta’s erase memory spell.</p><p></p><p>Three of Uriel’s incarnations had lived/died here:</p><p></p><p>1. Gjurd was the Spirit Medium from Ber whose practices had been viewed as witchcraft by superstitious tribes. A chance meeting with Vicemi Terio saw him sail for Cherage, but the boat foundered in stormy weather and sank halfway between Yerasol and Danor. Gjurd drowned. (Korrigan had to fish Uriel out before he did the same. Oddly, he found himself breathing comfortably once the memory event had ended, before they reached the surface.)</p><p>2. Gjurd reincarnated on the Danoran coast, and was tracked down by Vicemi, who had escaped the shipwreck. This incarnation chose to call himself Gjord and developed a psionic version of the spiritual powers he had possessed in Ber. Through Vicemi he became involved with the Ob, used his talents to wow high society and steal secrets, helping the Jierre’s – Han’s ancestors – control the nation. He was murdered by a tiefling woman whose affairs he revealed to her husband. She visited him one evening in disguise, drew a pistol and shot him. Uriel narrowly escaped suffering a cardiac arrest.</p><p>3. Finally, there was Malthus, who refused to get involved with politics and eschewed Gjord’s power suite and lifestyle. Instead, he used the fabulous wealth Gjord had accrued to live in relative seclusion, in an estate just outside Cherage. He became an astronomer, maltmaker and brewer and eventually developed an interest in his prior incarnations. To that end, he travelled and discovered his connection to the Hierophant of Elfaivar, developing an interest in Seedism and the skyseers of Risur. Eventually he became able to make prophecies of his own. On his return to Danor, he foresaw a terrible disaster in a small city in Risur and took this news to the only people he knew who could make a difference – contacts of his previous incarnation, Gjord. They just so happened to be the Obscurati. Malthus accompanied Amielle Latimer on her mission to Flint, where he died on the Governor’s island.</p><p></p><p>The two memories Kasvarina found were incidental but enlightening:</p><p></p><p>On Mutravir Island, the unit met the ghost of Amielle Latimer, an Ob conspirator with a knack for custom firearms, who seemed somewhat uncertain of her loyalties to Nicodemus. That same Amielle Latimer came from Danor to Risur a hundred years ago and helped the then king oust the red Contessa from Cauldron Hill. While there, she helped to open up pathways of industry. The Arc of Reida led Kasvarina to a fancy restaurant that had once been Amielle Latimer’s workshop. The walls of the restaurant were adorned with guns. The group returned after dark and witnessed a very minor memory in which a very-much-alive Amielle is told by Kasvarina and Nicodemus that she needs to undertake a risky bit of diplomacy: They’re sending her to Flint, to help the king deal with a witch problem. </p><p></p><p>Kasvarina’s next memory was much harder to access, as the Arc of Reida now drew her to the Sovereign’s Palace. But the Danoran state was confident and lax; when Han was not in residence it wasn’t too hard to gain access and their dissident friends had contacts who were able to arrange matters for them. The event took shape in a secluded, rarely visited part of the palace. Korrigan stepped into the shoes of Nicodemus once again and Leon was drawn into the event as… Leon:</p><p></p><p><em>Kasvarina is in conversation with Han Jierre and Nicodemus. Leon Veilleux stands silently at a discreet distance. Han is nervous of discovery. Meeting here is unwise, he says, but the matter is urgent: They all know of their recent success in retaking Axis Island from the Risuri. Kasvarina’s work with her students has been key in unlocking their ability to oppose the Risuri magically. Dax Corbeau, in particular has exceeded all expectations. However Dax is also rabidly anti-fey (hence his ruthlessness towards the Risuri) and his recent discovery that the conspiracy is led by an eladrin – that it was an eladrin who (in heavy disguise) had taught him all he knew – has caused him to behave irrationally.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Nicodemus casts a quizzical glance at Kasvarina, and asks pointedly, “Did you involve yourself with this man?”</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>She laughs. “I am rarely attracted to mortals. Though I must admit his intellect and ability are almost stimulating enough to sway me.”</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>Nicodemus asks again if Dax’s sense of betrayal might stem from something deeper than politics. </em></p><p> <em></em></p><p><em>“The man claims to have been betwitched,” Han says, as if this proves something. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p> <em>“Indeed?” Kasvarina responds. “And yet he claims to hate all fey. He can’t have it both ways.” </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Han grows impatient with their badinage and cuts to the chase: Dax has made attempts to inform the Danoran senate of Han Jierre’s devotion to a ‘foreign’ cause – communications that have fortunately been intercepted.</em></p><p> <em></em></p><p><em>But Dax will not hand over Axis Island, as he has come to realise that it is central to the Obscurati plan.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>“He knows we need the knowledge that can be unlocked there,” says Nicoedmus. </em></p><p> <em></em></p><p><em>Kasvarina is serious now. “This is very disappointing. Dax Corbeau is a fabulously gifted arcanist. By far my most able pupil. Perhaps I could try to dissuade him?”</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Nicodemus cuts in. “We don’t have time for words. We need action.”</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Han Jierre then introduces Leon Veilleux, who bows low. “This man knows Dax well and has served with him. He has been tasked with assassinating the general. It would be beneficial if the two of you could work on ways of penetrating any magical defences Dax may have.” </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>With Nicodemus watching her for signs of reluctance, Kasvarina agrees. Leon is then dismissed before the three move on to even more sensitive matters. Before he leaves, Leon apologises for what must be done. “General Dax is an impressive, fearsome leader whom I have been proud to serve. I shall be sorry to kill him.”</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Han then dismisses him again: “You have your orders, lieutenant.”</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>As he leaves Kasvarina remarks, more for Nicodemus’ benefit than for anyone else, “Now there is an attractive mortal. He reminds me of Asrabey in his youth. Perhaps I could be persuaded to favour a mortal after all. …” </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Nicodemus glowers as the memory event fades.</em></p><p></p><p>Leon stood silently, trying to come to terms with the bizarre experience of vowing to assassinate himself.</p><p></p><p>Kasvarina roused him with a nudge and said with incongruous levity, “Cela explique beaucoup, n’est-ce pas?”</p><p></p><p><strong>End of Session</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gideonpepys, post: 7319920, member: 79141"] [b]Session 37, Part Three - Right Under Their Noses[/b] Cherage, Danor’s capital, lies on the edge of the Dead Magic Zone. Rituals and minor magics do not work there. Spells do, but only if cast through a powerful implement (such as a Dreaming Blade). The unit arrives in the catacombs beneath the estate of an influential Danoran merchant – a human named Naz Duchamps. He is white-haired and slight, but energetic and full of life – keen to establish allies in Risur and wrest Danor from the hands of Han Jierre. Korrigan dismissed their fears that he might regard them as traitors, and understood fully their desire to oppose the Sovereign, who was using state resources in pursuit of his personal agenda (and, lately, a personal vendetta). Naz and his associates said they would need to move very cautiously. It took several days to explore Cherage for memories and when each one was discovered, they had to work very carefully to extract it without drawing unwanted attention – returning after dark; begging favours from contacts, etc. Leon’s ability to weave daydreams over the memory events, to hide them from bystanders, was invaluable, as was Gupta’s erase memory spell. Three of Uriel’s incarnations had lived/died here: 1. Gjurd was the Spirit Medium from Ber whose practices had been viewed as witchcraft by superstitious tribes. A chance meeting with Vicemi Terio saw him sail for Cherage, but the boat foundered in stormy weather and sank halfway between Yerasol and Danor. Gjurd drowned. (Korrigan had to fish Uriel out before he did the same. Oddly, he found himself breathing comfortably once the memory event had ended, before they reached the surface.) 2. Gjurd reincarnated on the Danoran coast, and was tracked down by Vicemi, who had escaped the shipwreck. This incarnation chose to call himself Gjord and developed a psionic version of the spiritual powers he had possessed in Ber. Through Vicemi he became involved with the Ob, used his talents to wow high society and steal secrets, helping the Jierre’s – Han’s ancestors – control the nation. He was murdered by a tiefling woman whose affairs he revealed to her husband. She visited him one evening in disguise, drew a pistol and shot him. Uriel narrowly escaped suffering a cardiac arrest. 3. Finally, there was Malthus, who refused to get involved with politics and eschewed Gjord’s power suite and lifestyle. Instead, he used the fabulous wealth Gjord had accrued to live in relative seclusion, in an estate just outside Cherage. He became an astronomer, maltmaker and brewer and eventually developed an interest in his prior incarnations. To that end, he travelled and discovered his connection to the Hierophant of Elfaivar, developing an interest in Seedism and the skyseers of Risur. Eventually he became able to make prophecies of his own. On his return to Danor, he foresaw a terrible disaster in a small city in Risur and took this news to the only people he knew who could make a difference – contacts of his previous incarnation, Gjord. They just so happened to be the Obscurati. Malthus accompanied Amielle Latimer on her mission to Flint, where he died on the Governor’s island. The two memories Kasvarina found were incidental but enlightening: On Mutravir Island, the unit met the ghost of Amielle Latimer, an Ob conspirator with a knack for custom firearms, who seemed somewhat uncertain of her loyalties to Nicodemus. That same Amielle Latimer came from Danor to Risur a hundred years ago and helped the then king oust the red Contessa from Cauldron Hill. While there, she helped to open up pathways of industry. The Arc of Reida led Kasvarina to a fancy restaurant that had once been Amielle Latimer’s workshop. The walls of the restaurant were adorned with guns. The group returned after dark and witnessed a very minor memory in which a very-much-alive Amielle is told by Kasvarina and Nicodemus that she needs to undertake a risky bit of diplomacy: They’re sending her to Flint, to help the king deal with a witch problem. Kasvarina’s next memory was much harder to access, as the Arc of Reida now drew her to the Sovereign’s Palace. But the Danoran state was confident and lax; when Han was not in residence it wasn’t too hard to gain access and their dissident friends had contacts who were able to arrange matters for them. The event took shape in a secluded, rarely visited part of the palace. Korrigan stepped into the shoes of Nicodemus once again and Leon was drawn into the event as… Leon: [I]Kasvarina is in conversation with Han Jierre and Nicodemus. Leon Veilleux stands silently at a discreet distance. Han is nervous of discovery. Meeting here is unwise, he says, but the matter is urgent: They all know of their recent success in retaking Axis Island from the Risuri. Kasvarina’s work with her students has been key in unlocking their ability to oppose the Risuri magically. Dax Corbeau, in particular has exceeded all expectations. However Dax is also rabidly anti-fey (hence his ruthlessness towards the Risuri) and his recent discovery that the conspiracy is led by an eladrin – that it was an eladrin who (in heavy disguise) had taught him all he knew – has caused him to behave irrationally. Nicodemus casts a quizzical glance at Kasvarina, and asks pointedly, “Did you involve yourself with this man?” She laughs. “I am rarely attracted to mortals. Though I must admit his intellect and ability are almost stimulating enough to sway me.” Nicodemus asks again if Dax’s sense of betrayal might stem from something deeper than politics. “The man claims to have been betwitched,” Han says, as if this proves something. “Indeed?” Kasvarina responds. “And yet he claims to hate all fey. He can’t have it both ways.” Han grows impatient with their badinage and cuts to the chase: Dax has made attempts to inform the Danoran senate of Han Jierre’s devotion to a ‘foreign’ cause – communications that have fortunately been intercepted. But Dax will not hand over Axis Island, as he has come to realise that it is central to the Obscurati plan. “He knows we need the knowledge that can be unlocked there,” says Nicoedmus. Kasvarina is serious now. “This is very disappointing. Dax Corbeau is a fabulously gifted arcanist. By far my most able pupil. Perhaps I could try to dissuade him?” Nicodemus cuts in. “We don’t have time for words. We need action.” Han Jierre then introduces Leon Veilleux, who bows low. “This man knows Dax well and has served with him. He has been tasked with assassinating the general. It would be beneficial if the two of you could work on ways of penetrating any magical defences Dax may have.” With Nicodemus watching her for signs of reluctance, Kasvarina agrees. Leon is then dismissed before the three move on to even more sensitive matters. Before he leaves, Leon apologises for what must be done. “General Dax is an impressive, fearsome leader whom I have been proud to serve. I shall be sorry to kill him.” Han then dismisses him again: “You have your orders, lieutenant.” As he leaves Kasvarina remarks, more for Nicodemus’ benefit than for anyone else, “Now there is an attractive mortal. He reminds me of Asrabey in his youth. Perhaps I could be persuaded to favour a mortal after all. …” Nicodemus glowers as the memory event fades.[/I] Leon stood silently, trying to come to terms with the bizarre experience of vowing to assassinate himself. Kasvarina roused him with a nudge and said with incongruous levity, “Cela explique beaucoup, n’est-ce pas?” [B]End of Session[/B] [/QUOTE]
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