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Depends on whatever rule the head of the local order imposes. In this case, that's ... Xenophon!
Warhammer Fantasy: Thirteen Tolls - An Apocalypse Quest
- Thread starter Graf Tzarogy
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Depends on whatever rule the head of the local order imposes. In this case, that's ... Xenophon!
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- Between dreams and reality
[x]Agree.
For the romance… I mean revolution!
For the romance… I mean revolution!
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A thought for those who are looking for traces of the conspiracy and the founders of the Skaven clans.
We probably shouldn't look for the Pestilence clan. This clan formed its own characteristics much later. The original Great Clan in their place is the Verms clan. They were engaged in the cultivation of giant battle insects, as well as the production of oil for lighting lamps. So we should probably look for someone involved in these types of activities.
And the Council of Thirteen also includes Gray Seers, so we need to look for the city priesthood.
We probably shouldn't look for the Pestilence clan. This clan formed its own characteristics much later. The original Great Clan in their place is the Verms clan. They were engaged in the cultivation of giant battle insects, as well as the production of oil for lighting lamps. So we should probably look for someone involved in these types of activities.
And the Council of Thirteen also includes Gray Seers, so we need to look for the city priesthood.
DocMatoi
Theoretical Lover of Girls
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- within 2 hours of the White House
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Not so sure: taking the presumption that the horned rat is what becomes of tyleus, the priesthood of such would be the most direct representation of such on mallus: his direct descendant(probably) and holder of a chunk of the original soul of tyleus- princeps suttar
Vote closed
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A thought just occurred to me... Is Ambrose the soldier option from character creation? Former legionary, wants vengeance… the mysterious letter mentioned in the intro could of been from the LoS. Wouldn't be the first time a discarded character option has been reused as an NPC in a quest. (If so it could be cool idea for a nega-quest)
Also we really need to make a Dramatic Personal sheet. It's only been two rounds and its had to keep characters straight in my head.
Also we really need to make a Dramatic Personal sheet. It's only been two rounds and its had to keep characters straight in my head.
Turn Three - Hanged Man
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The sun rises, as on any other day.
You wake to crow-song and the milkmen, like you have every week before.
You do your morning routine, as you've always done.
Wash your face in a cold basin, put on your black tunic, make your bed. Make Pelops' bed. Wander to the kitchen, cut some bread, spread some cheese, pour some wine. Partake. Refill your plate, and ready a couple more. Wander down to the cells. See your brothers.
Sanguine is asleep – a nocturnal beast - but round now Florian and Pilate tend to be awake. Greet them. Florian sits silent, staring, mouth agape, like a little boy. Pilate is more gregarious – "Good morrow, father!" he says. He isn't referring to your title. You lay down the rations. Florian scuttles up, grabs a few handfuls, stuffs them in his mouth, and returns to his corner. "Good morrow, son" you say to Pilate. To deny the delusion complicates things. He grabs the plates and divvies up portions. "Brie's my favorite, father – thank you!" says Pilate. You know, because he's told you every morning since you've arrived.
You go.
You walk out into the garden. Something different today. Pelops isn't out sweeping the path, as he always does. You wander around, under the willows and past the roses. Through the headstones, and the tombs and the columbaria to a dry streambed of mirrored stones, bounded in marigolds.
This is the grave of the unborn. You did not get a name in Tylos-Kavzar until you survived your first year. Be lost, and at least the old practice was – no single grave, because it would be cruel to cast one so young out alone. So, they were given to the care of friends in the hope that together even innocents might find Morr's embrace.
Pelops is standing in the bed; his face reflected in the stones. He turns to you and asks.
"Am I going to die?"
You have not done pastoral work in a long while. "That is Morr's gift. All things come to a close."
"I mean- s-soon."
You think of your dire warnings, and your brothers underground. What do you know of Pelops, really? No family that you know of, and no friends. His acquaintances are insane, or you, and you're on the threshold with your proclamations and panic. Duty, death, and silence has been his lot, and your arrival has only added burdens. But you cannot bring yourself to give false comfort. That has never been Morr's way. Medicine is always bitter.
"I cannot say."
"I don't m-mean to be ungrateful" the boy stutters "I have faith in my Lord and you and have no fear of the v-Vaults or any enemy against the will of yo- Xe- my Raven. I just wish…"
"You had more time?"
Pelops looks guiltily at you. "I d-don't want to doubt the gods' plan, but-"
"It seems unfair. Don't look shocked! The Gods will what they will, and we must obey, but we have at least have the right to doubt."
"I just want-" and he swings his arms to encompass the garden, the cities, everything "to see a little more. Go to great ball, eat till I'm sick, make a friend make them an enemy and then make them a friend again."
You think back to when you were sixteen. You remember a cold manor, sneering faces and the whip. Duty a noose, silence as a friend, death for decadence. You remember what you did to get out. A prayer, a miracle, a murder. God and your governess. How much you'd paid to be born again.
To not give false assurance is one precept of Morr. Its opposite is likewise a holy duty; to not break promises made.
You look at Pelops, in the dry bank among the marigolds and dead children and make an oath.
"I will see you live, my loyal knight. Come hell or high water, the Tower and the rats and the Princeps himself – I swear, may my soul forever wander, that you, Pelops, will get out of this alive. You'll have your dance and meal."
"I have faith, my lor- my Rav-" He looks up and gives you a weak smile. "Xenophon."
And you both turn together, to face another day before the end.
THE HEADLINES
Article: BOMB PLOT FOILED – The visit of Snarratum Stonehammer, Prince of Karak Ungor, almost came to an explosive end when an explosive warpstone device was found in his hotel bedroom. A group only known as MALOK has claimed responsibility…
Article: SHOCKING ARREST– An alarming scene this morning at the Temple of Ishernos where the High Hunter, Cunigast, was arrested in the brutal murder of Lord Donus Melodus. The Nors Guard have not give notice of a motive…
Article: THREE RADIANT TRIALS – For the first time since the establishment of the Flame, a Disputation has ended inconclusively, with the vote an even split between Angelus Spania and Floridus Aulus Lar Scipio Ennius. To resolve the impasse, the two rivals have agreed to engage in a series of trials of body, mind and spirit…
Article: PREMIUM CUTS – Calling all gourmands! Nomus of Summerland, famed chef and wizard has announced a new release of his legendary "Minotaur" beefsteaks, available this week only, at the low cost…
Article: BOOK TOUR – Ditatis, High Priest of Myrmidia and Senatorial Candidate has announced a book tour on the occasion of the re-release of his book, Siege. Free copies will be available at the following stores...
Article: ATROCITIES IN THE COLONIES – The murderous hag "Mother Epona" revealed there was no depth she will not sink to, massacring the innocent town of Aquae Solis. The Legion II (Golden) pursued but was forced to retreat south to protect vulnerable populations. Legion VIII (Steadfast) has been sent to reinforce, and the Princeps has summoned the Ulthuani ambassador to answer for this unprovoked violence…
Article: RATS IN GRANARIES – Rise in bread prices by 6.2% following news of vermin infestation in Summerland. Despite press release promising quick action, investor confidence has not recovered as mass buy-ups of flour continue…
Article: WARRIORS' STRIKE – Following the mass layoffs at Orderis & Morganis, Tylos Small Arms Co. and Mercopio Metals, the Friendly Society of Working Soldiers has declared an all-unit strike demanding an end to the use of slave labour in the Cities and the restoration of their employment…
Article: IN MEMORIAM – GENERAL QUINTUS VOCULA, aged 53. In early hours yesterday, the renowned military man was tragically killed in a friendly fire incident in the Brass Quarter…
Article: DEBATE NIGHT – Come one, come all, to the event of the election season! See "the Red Prince" Olympiodorus Ooryphas debate "Bullhead Jed" Jehdai Rubus on topics decided by you, the audience! Tickets will be five denarii…
TURN 2 - the Nones of Araggio
A turn is one week, or eight days. You can pick up to five [5] actions. Ordinary Acts are a guaranteed success, risky ones are fifty-fifty for a positive or negative result, and Ventures open interludes. Actions tagged with an (S) mean League of Salvation requests and are taken with a discount; two only take up one action slot, though taking one will still cost the whole slot. Actions with write-ins can be taken several times, albeit with different write-ins.
FOLLOWERS
Followers are characters willing to assist you on your quest. They offer you particular advantages on each turn, from performing certain acts for you, to making others less risky. Assign a follower by putting their initial in brackets after the action in question. For example:
[x] Explore a district (Thunderdome) [A]
You have two followers, Pelops [P] and Ambrose [A].
Pelops' Bonus: You can assign Pelops to one Risky act or Venture each turn. So chosen, he will allow you to reroll once if you fail on your initial attempt at that Act (or on up to three rolls in a Venture) as he and Last Rest protect you from harm. However, do be aware that he may be affected by the negative effects of a failed roll.
Ambrose's Bonus: Ambrose can be assigned one extra action a turn (beyond Xenophon's five), either ordinary or risky. He is an agent of the Tower, so choose accordingly.
ORDINARY ACTS
[-] Explore a district (write-in: Thunderdome, Summerland, the Pall, Elftown, Little Khemri, the Brass Quarter, Circus, Temple, Cloisters, Casbah, the Shambles).
It's been a while. Better to get the lay of the land.
[-] Visit another temple (Write-in: Ranald, Verena, Ahalt, Shallya, Tyleus, Manann, Ishernos, Medhe, Cailledh, Margileo, Skavor, Nekeharan Gods, Elven Gods)
Morr is not a jealous god. Will his divine family be any help?
[-] Research the soul.
Someone is abusing that most sacred part of all living beings. See what others know about this particular blasphemy.
[-] Research dreams and portents.
These cities are lousy with libraries. See if you can identify any of the symbology.
[-] Hire a servant.
Even the poorest Tylosian citizen can hire someone from the teeming masses of the Shambles just outside the walls. (opens sub-vote on what type of servant you'd like to hire, who, according to their skills, may perform certain actions for you)
[-] Look for a holy artefact.
If this is bad as the dreams seem to be, you'd feel better with some trinket. You can afford to be superstitious, you're a priest of the God of Portents.
[-] Hire security.
Morr's embrace is rather something you'd prefer to put off for a little while. Ensure the Roost is well-defended.
[-] Set up a ratline.
You're not leaving, but other might want to. Ready something to get people out of the way.
[-] Amass supplies.
You don't know which way the wind is blowing. But a good amount of rations in the Roost would make you feel a lot better.
[-] Enroll as a political partisan (write-in: Reds or Whites)
You hate this. But you might need connections, and how better than door-to-door?
[-] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
The Trial of the Body involves healing the dammed. Offer a brother and see if Floridus can make a miracle.
[-] Go to the gladiatorial games.
You deserve to relax a little.
[-] Pray.
O last friend, our lover true / might we know our way to you?
This place is a shame to Morr and your own dignity. It's going to take some serious work to get it back up to snuff.
RISKY ACTS
[-] Investigate the Tower.
It has been haunting you so. The whole thing blazes with magic, inside and out. You doubt you'll be able to secure entry, but just a closer look might reveal much.
[-] Recruit clergy.
There must be more then two of you. Right? Right???
[-] Offer prophecies.
If Thunderdome is indisposed, you are potentially the only source of portents in all the Twin Cities. Capitalize on that.
[-] Investigate somebody. (Write-in: who?)
The Princeps will be expecting a report (at the start of next turn). And gods, you wish you had a straight answer from someone.
[-] Explore the undercity.
There's rats and warpstone and hidden divinity. See if you can follow up on any of that.
[-] Go and bet on the gladiatorial games.
Maybe you had a relevant portent?
[-] Go to debate night.
See if there's any hope for the election.
[-] Visit the picket lines.
Figure out where the front lines of the class war are being drawn.
[-] Harbour fugitives. (S)
Cassius has a list of names. He asked if you had space. He gave no further explanation.
[-] Preach in the streets.
Gauche, yes. Loud, yes. But any press might be good press?
VENTURES
[-] Give a speech to the Senate (write-in: subject).
You have the right, if by technicality.
[-] Locate MALOK (S).
Kakram's sent a letter with the seal of Karak Ungor. Help him fulfil a grudge.
[-] Sabotage printing presses.
Turns out, Siege is printed in the Cloisters, quite near to the Roost. A rather violent neighborhood, all things considered…
[-] Go to the Casino.
Experience the freedom of the House of Tyleus and remember Aoife as she'd prefer to be.
[-] See your parents.
You're never going to be ready. But they know everybody.
WRITE-IN
[-] ???
(If there's anything missing that you'd think be prudent for Xenophon, give me a shout and I'll assign it a category.)
AN: And back around again. 24 hr moratorium please. As always, please let me know if there are any errors or questions. I have started work on a persons of interest post, but mind this will be strictly factual information that Xenophon is 100% sure of, so if anyone wants to post a list of persons with speculation on their roles in the overall mystery, please don't feel that would will overlap.
Will need to mull over choices for a bit before voting, but I like the idea of setting up a ratline.
Apart from the obvious reasons to want to help people evacuate, the name is simply too appropriate to pass up.
Apart from the obvious reasons to want to help people evacuate, the name is simply too appropriate to pass up.
MiskWisk
Hoot
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I really need to sit down and make that persons of interest post I keep talking about.
Not a huge amount to say about the story section. Action wise I'd say we want at least two society actions and hire a servant to unlock another turn bonus. Outside that I'll need to think.
Not a huge amount to say about the story section. Action wise I'd say we want at least two society actions and hire a servant to unlock another turn bonus. Outside that I'll need to think.
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Interesting. Let's see...
I want a servant, to have more action economy.
We need to pretend to investigate someone, so we have some bullshit to give to the Princeps of Evil. Ambrose can be our lackey for this. Our real angle will lie elsewhere.
I would help Floridus with his trial. (League action). The other League action is locating MALOK, to get more information on the Dwarves' angle.
Then I want to Investigate the Tower (with Pelops, because this is very dangerous and important. Although maybe the Venture of locating MALOK is more dangerous, so we may want our bodyguard for that instead?).
Knowing more aboutDark Souls synergizes well with the action to investigate the Tower. If we know more about how the human-rat mass is kept trapped, and what the Tower is doing, we can think about how to redirect it or sabotage it.
I want to have another synergy in play: going to the Temple of Anhalt + exploring the Undercity. We know of another party, ignored by all, that may be our ally. I would know more of him and his sorry X-men mutants. What does he know? Can he help us contain the RUSHING TORRENT OF THE APOCALYPSE?
[] Plan The soul and the Undercity
ORDINARY ACTS
[-] Hire a servant.
Even the poorest Tylosian citizen can hire someone from the teeming masses of the Shambles just outside the walls. (opens sub-vote on what type of servant you'd like to hire, who, according to their skills, may perform certain actions for you)
[-] Research the soul.
Someone is abusing that most sacred part of all living beings. See what others know about this particular blasphemy.
[-] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
The Trial of the Body involves healing the dammed. Offer a brother and see if Floridus can make a miracle.
[-] Visit another temple (Write-in: Ahalt)
RISKY ACTS
[-] Investigate the Tower. (with Pelops)
It has been haunting you so. The whole thing blazes with magic, inside and out. You doubt you'll be able to secure entry, but just a closer look might reveal much.
[-] Investigate somebody. (Write-in: who?) (Ambrose)
The Princeps will be expecting a report (at the start of next turn). And gods, you wish you had a straight answer from someone.
[-] Explore the undercity.
There's rats and warpstone and hidden divinity. See if you can follow up on any of that.
VENTURES
[-] Locate MALOK (S).
Kakram's sent a letter with the seal of Karak Ungor. Help him fulfil a grudge.
I want a servant, to have more action economy.
We need to pretend to investigate someone, so we have some bullshit to give to the Princeps of Evil. Ambrose can be our lackey for this. Our real angle will lie elsewhere.
I would help Floridus with his trial. (League action). The other League action is locating MALOK, to get more information on the Dwarves' angle.
Then I want to Investigate the Tower (with Pelops, because this is very dangerous and important. Although maybe the Venture of locating MALOK is more dangerous, so we may want our bodyguard for that instead?).
Knowing more about
I want to have another synergy in play: going to the Temple of Anhalt + exploring the Undercity. We know of another party, ignored by all, that may be our ally. I would know more of him and his sorry X-men mutants. What does he know? Can he help us contain the RUSHING TORRENT OF THE APOCALYPSE?
[] Plan The soul and the Undercity
ORDINARY ACTS
[-] Hire a servant.
Even the poorest Tylosian citizen can hire someone from the teeming masses of the Shambles just outside the walls. (opens sub-vote on what type of servant you'd like to hire, who, according to their skills, may perform certain actions for you)
[-] Research the soul.
Someone is abusing that most sacred part of all living beings. See what others know about this particular blasphemy.
[-] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
The Trial of the Body involves healing the dammed. Offer a brother and see if Floridus can make a miracle.
[-] Visit another temple (Write-in: Ahalt)
RISKY ACTS
[-] Investigate the Tower. (with Pelops)
It has been haunting you so. The whole thing blazes with magic, inside and out. You doubt you'll be able to secure entry, but just a closer look might reveal much.
[-] Investigate somebody. (Write-in: who?) (Ambrose)
The Princeps will be expecting a report (at the start of next turn). And gods, you wish you had a straight answer from someone.
[-] Explore the undercity.
There's rats and warpstone and hidden divinity. See if you can follow up on any of that.
VENTURES
[-] Locate MALOK (S).
Kakram's sent a letter with the seal of Karak Ungor. Help him fulfil a grudge.
why is this gone from the actions list?
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Kakram would have told you more or less the same thing Melissa did, but with more Dwarven details. You can get those this turn by pursuing MALOK.
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MiskWisk
Hoot
- Location
- Somewhere devoid of wit
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- He
Right, I'm finally sitting down and writing out a list of people we know of and why an investigation could be useful. This is by no means exhaustive but I think getting something down to help list out when picking targets to research.
That took longer than expected.
Something that did come up though, MALOK is a name in Warhammer Fantasy, though I'm not sure if it has any connection with the name used in the quest. Malok is an ancient Khazalid word meaning "Malice" and it got used to rename a dragon who was enslaved by a mage who forced them to fight in the War of Vengeance.
I imagine the dragon is probably unrelated in this case though.
Anyway, onto the vote.
[] Plan: Priest Business
-[] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[] Hire a servant.
-[] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[] Recruit clergy. [P]
-[] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[] Go to the Casino.
-[] Locate MALOK (S).
So, for visiting a temple, I'm going to push for the Temple to Tyleus. It'll possibly be useful to see what's going on there regarding the spring and if there are any oddities we can see. Hire a servant has been a part of my plans each time and I'm continuing to push for it. Helping Floridus with the trial is for part of helping the League and getting a nominal ally into a position of power.
For Recruiting Clergy, I want to try and continue working on restoring the Roost. We've only got one lock left to do before we can take that so I figure it's worth trying to do it this turn so next turn we can get it up and running.
Regarding the investigation, I think we should look into Mistress Marvos and her affairs. She wasn't doing a good job according to Nivet and we could swing it as related to the murder attempt as the spear was deflected towards her. It's something I think we could talk to the Princeps about with implicating our allies.
For the Ventures, Locate MALOK is picked so we can do some more work with Kakram and help get an in with the Dawi. Getting closer to him will also make it easier to get him to explain about the pits under the city. I also want to go to the Casino, the House of Tyleus has some connection to Xenophon's past I want to know and it may also get us more information from Cassius and Marcus since they're also connected to it in some way.
| Name | Who they are | Other notes |
| Princeps Suttar | Ruler of the Twin Cities | Linked heavily to the Great Tower, eats souls, generally bad vibes. |
| Hieronimus Ovidius | White Senator for Thunderdome, Warpstone Researcher | Created weapon known as Morr's Breath, possibly linked to death of General Vocula, possibly warpstone man from vision. |
| Quintus Vocula | General, banned Morr's Breath - Deceased | Recently murdered after banning Morr's Breath. |
| Gnaeus Marius | Ratcatcher Dictator | In charge of Ratcatchers, organises collection of rats for suspect purposes. |
| Parlenius Patrocline | Head of Bureau of Financial Forecasting | Was present at the failed Morrite ritual, struggling with divinations, irritating personality. |
| Eustachius | Housing Broker | You hate him. |
| Political candidates | Assorted politicians | Listed here |
| S-nefer-Ka | Red candidate of Little Khemri, statue maker | In consultation with Princeps, name could be a pun. |
| Fafnir Forgefather | Senator of Pall, Leader of the Skavorites | Leader of the Skavorites, up to something with strange pits, possibly getting desparate due to petrification. |
| Kakram | Gazulite Dawi | Speaks very litte, knows something about the pits, seemingly went to murder a Skavorite in public. |
| Red Gregorios | Wizard of the Hand of the Lodge of the Harvest Moon | Member of the League of Salvation, political agitator for Red ideaology, possibly mentioned in the original vision, willing to purge Reds. |
| Junius | Actor - Deceased | Follower of Myrmidia, performed ritual and attempted to kill the Princeps possibly against orders. Killed and soul eaten. |
| Melissa - Investigated | Wife of Junius | Member of the League of Salvation |
| Nivet | White Senator of Circus | Heavily wrapped in illusions, acquaintance of Tophania. |
| Tophania | Widow | Formerly married to Alexandros Spanius, linked to murder of Alexandros Spanius, bribed us, possibly mentioned in original vision. |
| Mistress Marvos | Grand Consecrator of the Cleansing Flame - Deceased | Slain at theatre, capable of disciplining two powerful members of the Cleansing Flame, Temple's representative to Cleansing Flame, failing at duties in some manner. |
| Floridus Ennius | Patriarch of Truth | Patriarch of Truth, head of Bimar Asylum, opposed to Angelus Spania, member of League of Salvation, in running for position of Grand Consecrator. |
| Angelus Spania | Patriarch of Truth | Nephew of Tophania, Keeper of the Prison of Mirrors (confidential), user of Hysh, opposed to Floridus Ennius, in running for position of Grand Consecrator. |
| Ambrose | Prefect of the | Agent of the Princeps, pretty, member of the League of Salvation, pretty, wants to kill the Princeps, pretty. |
| Donus Melodus | Lord - Deceased | Murdered by mouse beastman |
| Snarratum Stonehammer | Prince of Karak Ungor | Recent victim of murder attempt with a warpstone bomb. |
| Ditatis of Myrmidia | Red candidate of Pleroma | Handed out dhar cursed political thesis, opposed by Red Gregorios' faction, chief Myrmidian Priest, former Legionnaire. |
| Dr. Spivoni | Of the Lazarette | Healer, believer of theory of humours, says, "yes, yes." |
| Eutropios | Suitor(?) of Tophania | Attempting to seduce(?) Tophania |
| Justinia Ater | QUEEN OF THE PITS | Extremely skilled Ratcatcher, aware of mysteries in the sewers, QUEEN OF THE PITS. |
| Cassius the Barbarian | Gladiator | Member of the League of Salvation, desires to free slaves, possible restaurant owner, possibly the lightning in the original vision, chosen of the Stormlord. |
| Loreley | Lady Privateer | Member of the League of Salvation, wants to spread wealth, doesn't trust us. |
| Salomon and Simeon Storm | Friends of Red Gregorios | Members of the League of Salvation, subordinate to Gregorios |
| Marcus Typhon | Tribune | Member of the League of Salvation, follower of Solkan the Avenger, friend of the House |
| Kaginius Amor | White Senator of Brass | Member of the League of Salvation, Head Priest of Verena, willing to coup his own faction. |
| Cunigast | High Hunter of Ishernos | Arrested for connection with murder of Donus Melodus. |
Something that did come up though, MALOK is a name in Warhammer Fantasy, though I'm not sure if it has any connection with the name used in the quest. Malok is an ancient Khazalid word meaning "Malice" and it got used to rename a dragon who was enslaved by a mage who forced them to fight in the War of Vengeance.
I imagine the dragon is probably unrelated in this case though.
Anyway, onto the vote.
[] Plan: Priest Business
-[] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[] Hire a servant.
-[] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[] Recruit clergy. [P]
-[] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[] Go to the Casino.
-[] Locate MALOK (S).
So, for visiting a temple, I'm going to push for the Temple to Tyleus. It'll possibly be useful to see what's going on there regarding the spring and if there are any oddities we can see. Hire a servant has been a part of my plans each time and I'm continuing to push for it. Helping Floridus with the trial is for part of helping the League and getting a nominal ally into a position of power.
For Recruiting Clergy, I want to try and continue working on restoring the Roost. We've only got one lock left to do before we can take that so I figure it's worth trying to do it this turn so next turn we can get it up and running.
Regarding the investigation, I think we should look into Mistress Marvos and her affairs. She wasn't doing a good job according to Nivet and we could swing it as related to the murder attempt as the spear was deflected towards her. It's something I think we could talk to the Princeps about with implicating our allies.
For the Ventures, Locate MALOK is picked so we can do some more work with Kakram and help get an in with the Dawi. Getting closer to him will also make it easier to get him to explain about the pits under the city. I also want to go to the Casino, the House of Tyleus has some connection to Xenophon's past I want to know and it may also get us more information from Cassius and Marcus since they're also connected to it in some way.
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Thank you for the list of characters.
Your proposal has some good points... But I believe that either "Restore the Roost" (since we are already recruiting clergy) or doing a guaranteed "Research the Soul" can be more valuable than going to the Casino.
I am more inclined to send Ambrosius to investigate The Prince of Karak Ungor, so he can help us in locating MALOK... but if we are supposed to talk to the Prince about it... maybe playing it safe and sending him to investigate the personal circumstances of Mistress Marvos is a better option.
IMO Pelop is surely more valuable in a Venture, such as "Locate MALOK". If we can't find good recruits we can just try again.
Your proposal has some good points... But I believe that either "Restore the Roost" (since we are already recruiting clergy) or doing a guaranteed "Research the Soul" can be more valuable than going to the Casino.
I am more inclined to send Ambrosius to investigate The Prince of Karak Ungor, so he can help us in locating MALOK... but if we are supposed to talk to the Prince about it... maybe playing it safe and sending him to investigate the personal circumstances of Mistress Marvos is a better option.
IMO Pelop is surely more valuable in a Venture, such as "Locate MALOK". If we can't find good recruits we can just try again.
MiskWisk
Hoot
- Location
- Somewhere devoid of wit
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The thing about Recruiting Clergy is it's a risky action, and while I've stuck Pelops onto it so we get a retry at it, it's still not a guaranteed success. If it fails and Restore the Roost remains locked, we've just lost two actions. So I figured spacing them out was a better option.
Research the Soul is probably a decent idea, but ultimately I want to find out about Xenophon's past and getting more information on the House of Tyleus and their anti-slavery efforts. Who knows, they might have an underground railroad which could be useful for smuggling people out of the cities.
Regarding the investigation, the description of the action is, "The Princeps will be expecting a report (at the start of next turn). And gods, you wish you had a straight answer from someone." While we might be able to get by with just what we have, I'd rather err on the side of caution and have a bit more information to use as a smokescreen that makes it look like we're doing something useful.
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Ok, I mostly agree with a couple of point of disagreement, so I'll prepare this alternative version:
[] Plan: Priestly investigations
-[] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[] Hire a servant.
-[] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[] Recruit clergy.
-[] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[] Research the Soul
-[] Locate MALOK (S). [P]
[] Plan: Priestly investigations
-[] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[] Hire a servant.
-[] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[] Recruit clergy.
-[] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[] Research the Soul
-[] Locate MALOK (S). [P]
Character Index
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NAME | TITLE(S) | NOTES |
| Xenophon | Priest of Morr, Raven of the Roost | You |
| Hieronimus Ollius Janius Ovidius | Master Engineer of the Bureau of Effective Peacemaking, Lodge of the Harvest Moon | Inventor of warpstone weapons, including "Morr's Breath" |
| Quintus Vocula | General | Deceased, killed in friendly fire incident |
| Suttar | Princeps | The horned lord of the Twin Cities; subject to apparent assassination attempt during "The Righteous Spear" |
| Gnaeus Marius | Aquilifer, Ratcatcher Dictator | N/A |
| Odo | Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Acts, Candidate for the Shambles | Red |
| Sanguine | Priest of Morr | Insane |
| Pelops | Shroud-Knight | Your personal guardian |
| Parlenius Patrocline | Master Steward of the Lodge of the Harvest Moon, head of the Bureau of Future Financial Forecasting | Was present at the catastrophic soothsaying ritual at the Roost |
| Eustachius | Broker | Awful |
| Mordrin Fellheart | "of Karond Kar" , Fleetmaster of the Heartbreaker | Druchii. Rented apartment in Elftown |
| Jehdai Rubus Spania | Senator for Casbah, Lord, General | White. Suplicia's husband, Tophania's brother-in-law, brother of Alexandros, Sercopius, Erolinus, Marcus |
| Suplicia Spania | N/A | Jehdai's wife. |
| Morani | N/A | Jehdai and Suplicia's slave |
| Olympiodorus Ooryphas | Candidate for Casbah, Lord | Red |
| S-nefer-ka | Senator for Little Khemri, Lector Priest | Red, on retainer for the Princeps |
| Tariush of Quatar | Ex-Nomarch of Quatar, Candidate for Little Khemri | White |
| Ditatis | High Priest of Myrmidia, Candidate for Pleroma, Aquilifer | Writer of "Siege", Red, former legionnaire |
| Vigilius Rhangabe | Senator for Pleroma, Lord | White |
| Sebastianus Caerularius | Senator for Thunderdome, head of the Bureau of Practical Alchemy, Lodge of the Harvest Moon | White |
| Mauricius Glycas | Candidate for Summerland, "Elder Brother" of Moulder | Red, Marcus Glycas' brother |
| Orderis | Senator for Summerland, "Elder Brother" of Moulder | White |
| John Philoponus | Candidate for Temple, Sublime Master of the Cleansing Flame | Red |
| Marcus Glylcas | Senator for Temple, Patriarch of Truth of the Cleansing Flame | White |
| Evaristus Comeneus | Admiral of the Fleet, Candidate for the Brass Quarter | Red |
| Kaginius Amor | High Priest of Verena, Senator for the Brass Quarter | White, member of the League of Salvation |
| Mother Mercy | Priestess of Shallya, Leader of the Waterfront Workers Association, Candidate for Cloisters | Red |
| Martyrius Tzimiskes | Senator for Cloisters | White |
| Fafnir Fogfather | Grandmaster of the Sons of Skavor, Senator for the Pall | Semi-petrified, non-partisan, dwarf |
| Theodosius Macrembolitissus | Candidate for Circus | Red |
| Nivet | Senator for Circus, Postmaster General | White, deeply illusioned, attendee of "the Righteous Spear" |
| Illimitar Urifina | Candidate for Elftown | Red, elf |
| Vulluin Keacaryn | Senator of Elftown | White, elf |
| Flavius Betto | Senator for the House of Tyleus, Keyholder of the Casino | Ex-slave, non-partisan |
| Constantine Staurakius | Senator for Shambles, Lord | White, non-voting position |
| Kakram | Priest of Gazul | Member of the League of Salvation, associate of Prince Stonehammer |
| Junius | N/A | Actor, husband of Melissa, "Jephthat" in "the Righteous Spear", follower of Myrmidia, member of the League of Salvation, deceased |
| "Red" Gregorius | Chair of UCACHM (United College of Apprentices, Conjurers, and Hedge Mages) | Member of the League of Salvation |
| Melissa | N/A | Wife of Junius, member of the League of Salvation |
| Simon Storm | Steward of UCACHM | Member of the League of Salvation, associate of Gregorius |
| Symeon Storm | Steward of UCACHM | Member of the League of Salvation, associate of Gregorius |
| Tophania | Lady | Elf, wife of Alexandros Spania, sister-in-law of Sercopius, Erolinus, Marcus, Jehdai, aunt of Lucanius, Sonia, Angelus, Unita |
| Marvos | Grand Consecrator of the Cleansing Flame | Attendee of "the Righteous Spear"; killed in assassination attempt |
| Angelus Spania | Patriarch of Truth of the Cleansing Flame, candidate for Grand Consecrator | Follower of the gods of Law, nephew-in-law of Tophania, brother of Lucanius, Sonia, Unita |
| Floridus Aulus Lar Scipio Ennius | Patriarch of Truth of the Cleansing Flame, candidate for Grand Consecrator | Member of the League of Salvation, atheist partisan |
| "Idomeneus" | N/A | Actor in "The Righteous Spear", deceased |
| "Adah" | N/A | Actor in "The Righteous Spear", deceased |
| "Selia" | N/A | Actor in "The Righteous Spear", deceased |
| "Old Slave" | N/A | Actor in "The Righteous Spear", deceased |
| Ambrose | Agent of the Princeps | Member of the League of Salvation, a friend |
| "Mother Epona" | Bandit | N/A |
| Donus Melodus | Lord | Apparently murdered by a "mouse beastman", Cunigast arrested for his death |
| Cassius | "Blue Thunderbolt", gladiator | Member of the League of Salvation, ex-slave, Friend of the House |
| Snarratum Stonehammer | Prince of Karak Ungor | Subject to assassination attempt by warpstone bomb |
| Spivoni | Doctor, Priest of Shallya | Speciality in humoric madness |
| Wolfram | N/A | Ex-slave, manumitted by Xenophon |
| Adolar | N/A | Ex-slave, manumitted by Xenophon |
| Bruna | N/A | Ex-slave, manumitted by Xenophon |
| Rosamunde | N/A | Ex-slave, manumitted by Xenophon |
| Franka | N/A | Ex-slave, manumitted by Xenophon |
| Maban | N/A | Ex-slave, manumitted by Xenophon |
| Santo | N/A | Ex-slave, manumitted by Xenophon |
| Annik | N/A | Ex-slave, manumitted by Xenophon |
| Earc | N/A | Ex-slave, manumitted by Xenophon |
| Mellyn | N/A | Ex-slave, manumitted by Xenophon |
| Unita | Lady | Wife of Ditatis |
| Eutropios | Doctor | Personal physician of Tophania |
| Alexandros Spania | Lord | Husband of Tophania, deceased, killed by the magic of a death god, brother of Sercopius, Erolinus, Marcus, Jehdai |
| Sercopius Spania | Lord | Brother of Alexandros, Erolinus, Marcus, Jehdai, father of Lucanius, Sonia, Angelus, Unita |
| Lucanius Spania | Lord | Banker, brother of Sonia, Angelus, Unita, son of Sercopius |
| Sonia Spania | Lady | Spinster, sister of Lucanius, Angelus, Unita, daughter of Sercopius |
| Erolinus Spania | Lord | Famous playboy, brother of Sercopius, Marcus, Jehdai, Alexandros |
| Marcus Spania | Lord, General | Brother of Sercopius, Erolinus, Jehdai, Alexandros |
| Justinia Ater | QUEEN OF THE PITS | Associate of "Flower-Face" |
| "Flower Face" | N/A | Associated with divine nature magic, likely Ahalt; pro-rat, associated with a mutant city underground |
| Marcus Typhon | Tribune | Friend of the House, Member of the League of Salvation, follower of Solkan |
| Loreley | Lady | Privateer |
| Nomus | Elder Brother of Moulder | Famous chef, seller of Minotaur Steaks |
| Cunigast | High Hunter of the Cult of Ishernos | Arrested for the death of Donus Melodus |
| Florian | Priest of Morr | Insane |
| Pilate | Priest of Morr | Insane |
AN: Should be every named character in approximate order of introduction, with notes about what Xenophon is sure of knowing about them. Will be updated as the Quest goes on.
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MiskWisk
Hoot
- Location
- Somewhere devoid of wit
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[X] Plan: Priest Business
-[X] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[X] Hire a servant.
-[X] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[X] Recruit clergy. [P]
-[X] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[X] Go to the Casino.
-[X] Locate MALOK (S).
-[X] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[X] Hire a servant.
-[X] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[X] Recruit clergy. [P]
-[X] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[X] Go to the Casino.
-[X] Locate MALOK (S).
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One way or the other, we will manage to hire a servant for better action economy. I still want to research the Soul though
[X] Plan: Priestly investigations
-[X] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[X] Hire a servant.
-[X] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[X] Recruit clergy.
-[X] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[X] Research the Soul
-[X] Locate MALOK (S). [P]
[X] Plan: Priestly investigations
-[X] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[X] Hire a servant.
-[X] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[X] Recruit clergy.
-[X] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[X] Research the Soul
-[X] Locate MALOK (S). [P]
K von Carstein
Likes to go for a walk
- Location
- Belgium
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[X] Plan: Priestly investigations
-[X] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[X] Hire a servant.
-[X] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[X] Recruit clergy.
-[X] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[X] Research the Soul
-[X] Locate MALOK (S). [P]
-[X] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[X] Hire a servant.
-[X] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[X] Recruit clergy.
-[X] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[X] Research the Soul
-[X] Locate MALOK (S). [P]
When we will visit little khemiri?
[X] Plan: Priestly investigations
-[X] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[X] Hire a servant.
-[X] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[X] Recruit clergy.
-[X] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[X] Research the Soul
-[X] Locate MALOK (S). [P]
[X] Plan: Priestly investigations
-[X] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[X] Hire a servant.
-[X] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[X] Recruit clergy.
-[X] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[X] Research the Soul
-[X] Locate MALOK (S). [P]
[X] Plan: Priest Business
-[X] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[X] Hire a servant.
-[X] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[X] Recruit clergy. [P]
-[X] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[X] Go to the Casino.
-[X] Locate MALOK (S).
-[X] Visit another temple: Tyleus
-[X] Hire a servant.
-[X] Help Floridus with his Trial (S).
-[X] Recruit clergy. [P]
-[X] Investigate somebody. (Mistress Marvos) [A]
-[X] Go to the Casino.
-[X] Locate MALOK (S).