FMA Brotherhood: Wahrheit (Current Arc: A Small Peace)

The Ishval War 7: A Change in the Narrative

June 1st, 1901, Bailtree, Ishval.

-[X]Investigate (Gun Runners): There are gun runners trying to get arms into the region, to start more trouble for their… Revolution. Rolled:1D100 => 91+45=136

It seems you've stumbled upon quite the conspiracy to start an armed conflict in Ishval. One that is quietly becoming more sinister than you first believed.

On one side, Drachma Arms dealers smuggling illegally made Amestrian firearms, able to use the same ammunition as the domestic forces. So they would not have to worry about to much in the way of resupply, as the repurposing of the limited industry in Ishval was enough to maintain several munitions dumps for several weeks, before becoming heavily reliant on the smugglers for supplies and weaponry to maintain their guerrilla campaign in the countryside and the big cities. The price was, as it turned out, the Gold reserves in Ishval, which while not entirely paid for yet, was enough promise for the arms dealers to risk life and limb. Alchemical Gold, while not as good as natural gold in terms of value… it was enough for the bloodsuckers.

Another was the Mercenaries from Cetra, hotheads who fought for their idealized state, of the people, for the people, and by the people, stirring up what they considered, 'revolutionary Sentiment' in the masses, asking them to send waves after wave of men, women and children, before machine guns, for the sake of a Free Ishval. They were led by a Traitor of Amestris… Frank Archer… The man who committed innumerable war crimes in the Drachma conflicts before you were born.

A man whose crimes were so heinous, that even the Amestrian Military wanted to try him for Crimes against The State, for mass executions of noncombatants during the Drachma conflict. Amestrian Civilians.

The other… possibly the most frightening side of this wanting of conflict, were the Children of Ishval. Before The Events of April 9th, they were just fringe, of angry young and old men who wished to fight for Ishvala and do so with a fanatical devotion to their god, not caring who or what got hurt, for it did not matter. More dead Amestrians pleased their God. For they were their God's chosen children. And they would be greeted by their god with open arms.

It seems they were working in tandem, trying to get the fires of war going…

But one thing did not make sense…

There was… a third party, assisting all three groups, wishing for conflict… but you had no idea who it was.

Reward: The Web is being unfurled… now you need to figure out how they connect.

-[X]Investigate: (Logue Lowe): The Great Sage of Ishvala, the Fifteenth Prophet of Ishval, the Spiritual leader of the whole nation. And an outspoken critic of the Amestrian occupation. What is his story? Rolled:1D100 => 71+25=96

Logue Lowe should have been an enigma. He was born in a small monastery in the middle of the Desert, to two priests… well a priest and a Nun. He was raised from a young age to the priesthood.

He then at 20, received a vision from Ishvala, and used the vision to become the next Prophet of Ishval. He was then acted as the newest and most popular leader for centuries, promoting many reforms in the Religion, and promoted a more… active but peaceful separation from Amestris, either as a special administrative zone, or outright independence…

Which made him many enemies from the more conservative people in his region, but also won him many friends in Parliament… when that was still an institution that was actually in power.

And he was willing to sacrifice everything for his people. On more than one occasion, he was sentenced to prison… but served time and was released on bail…

After the twenty-fifth time… well they stopped throwing him in jail and went after his supporters.

It was a small wonder his calls for peace were not ignored, after such a catastrophe in the city. But his word, as Prophet and as a man was unbreakable.

He was a good man, and his people trusted him completely for answers… and guidance in an uncertain world.

-[X]Interview: (The Prophet): You are in the same town as the Prophet… you need to know Rolled:1D100 => 70+25=95

The following is an interview between Alfred Ailtree and The Ishvallan Prophet Logue Lowe
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A.A: Why have you called Ishval to focus on peaceful means, rather than armed conflict?

L.L: Because I have seen what war does to desperate people. The people will suffer, there will be famine, and if we fully commit, our ideals, however noble they are, will be corrupted. I am merely doing my best so that the noble ideas of Ishval are not hijacked by Extremism.

A.A: There is Extremism?

L.L: Yes. It is only natural after a century of occupation and repression that some consider the alternative to be extremism… but they are a minor voice, one that is not nearly as powerful as your propaganda claims.

A.A: And what about efforts of your independence?

L.L: I hope for it… but I would not wish for my people to risk their lives for it. Ishval is only a place… the Ishvallan's, our god… and the people who live in it are far more important than the land that is our home. Land is only a place… but a people who never give up and remain unified, even in defeat… that is the greatest gift I can give to my people.

A.A: You think yourselves defeated?

L.L In this battle, yes… but in the War, no. We will have our victory soon enough… Ishval will be free. And the world will know that it was not through violence that it occurred… but through simple human decentcy.
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Reward: You have interviewed the Prophet… who's nonviolent commitments in the face of armed conflict, and calls for peace, seem more real than ever.

-[X]Spend time with Johan: You want to really get to know him. Rolled:1D100 => 1

June 9th, 1901.

He disappeared.

Gone… Like a ghost. The only thing that tipped you off was that he left a note with a single line on it.






Reward: Johan has left you. -1 Action, lose Ex-Officer modifier. Mute Modifier Returned.-10 to interview rolls.

-[X]School of the Lion: You trained for a few years as a martial artist… of an Ishvallan School… You think there might be a Teacher around. Rolled:1D100 => 16


Arrest Roll:1D100 => 98+50 (Johan's Betrayal?)+5 (Failed Bribery)=153

Vs

Scar's Rescue Roll: 1D100 => 85+60 (Scar's Combat skills)=145

Scar Wound roll:1D100 => 68

Scar Arrest Roll:1D100 => 26-40(Scars Combat skills)+20=(Scar's Injuries)=6
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June 19th, 1901,

The raid came before you could even notice it… While you were preparing to find some fighter from the School of the Lion.

But the Ambush came to late… far to late for you to see it.

Before you lost consciousness… you thought you saw a man… coming to help you… before he was shot… several times.

"In the name of Führer King Bradly, of the Amestrian State… Alfred Ailtree, you are under arrest."
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You have been arrested by the Amestrian Military.

Reward: Gain Trait: imprisoned: You have been forced against your will into bondage (Actions set to 2)

June 21st, 1901. Unknown Location.

As You awaken in a dark room… Who Greets you:

[]Johan: He was… sad, angry… hostile… but above all else mournful. "I'm sorry kid… but It's the only way I can kill that sonuvabitch and avenge my unit."

[]Dante: "My My… A fruitful body… one that has suffered from Human Transmutation… A rare body indeed." She licked her lips. "I can't wait to see what little secrets you hold."

[]Frank Archer: "Didn't know my old CO was such a pussy, giving you up like that… but then again, he never had the balls to do what was nessicery."

[]A Pineapple Haired… Man?: "Good you're awake… now… where do you want to start?" He showed a red stone. "I've got more than enough to kill you over and over again… but first I will let you have that voice back… I want to hear you scream."

[]Führe King Bradly: "Hello Boy... We have much to discuss about... your future."


AN: Enjoy.