A halfling walks to church (3)

Coan · Post by **Coan** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 7:42 pm

Though Artemis' voice betrays no exasperation or hidden feelings his shoes and trousers have slight traces of dust on them -so slight that even the half-efl's eyes are hard pressed to see them, as if they had been hastily brushed.

At this time Ivana's words continue.

"I know you to be capable men who see evil as something to be fought against -I too share this feeling. But something must be done and I do not see it as a coincidence you arrived just as Pietor made these preperations. If you were to disrupt his meeting it would cost him face with his allies and perhaps allow you to arrest or even kill the man who has wreaked so much sorrow to Borca."

Nostalia speaks up at this, revenge showing in her eyes for a moment 'We are finally to make a coup for our mother land?"

"If these gentlemen will assist us, I hope so."

Wiccy of the Fraternity · Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:59 am

Heinrich nods and speaks his thanks to Ixevim for telling him more of the past, he had seen to much and had been to young to remember those times as well as he would have liked.

When Nostalia makes a plea for theoir assistance in reclaiming Borca, he smiles broadly at her.

"If it is in my power my lady I shall do what must ne done."

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:16 pm

“We are on your side my lady. May you tell us what can we do to disrupt this meeting and what is it about?” Says Kimuriel, while he passes his fingers through his long hair. The move seems very natural, the half-elf makes it often. But only Ixevim who is sited next to him, notices that the detective has also touched the side of his head in his move. It isn’t difficult for him to understand that Kimuriel wants him to read his thoughts.

Ixevim read that Kimuriel has noticed fresh dust on Artemis clothes and his try to clean it as better as he could.

“Don’t tell him anything now Ixevim, maybe he has an explanation, but I hope only that it’s a good one. I don’t like the secrets in our party.” Adds Kimuriel, always mentally.

Coan · Post by **Coan** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 5:03 am

"It is an alliance or some such strategic meeting. No doubt with some noble house that still retains loyalty to me -at least up until now. Though I know many of the villian's advisors will be there and I cannot pass up an opportunity to remove the serpent's head."

"For the body shall then wither and die. I understand." Artemis continues

"Yes exactly. I can arrange for you to arrive there -perhaps smuggle you into the party area. Though it is up to you on your decision on how you accomplish such a mission. Please sirs, I know this is much to ask and that you have already pledged your help but this is a dangerous mission. It brings you into the politics of this Noble House. Ask any such questions and I shall try to answer them, but the coup must happen tommorrow."

Wiccy of the Fraternity · Sun Sep 19, 2004 8:09 am

Heinrich scratches his chin a moment, missing the stuble that has been present the last few days.

"I prefer head on tactics when going into something that may lead to a fight, but I believe subtlty may be best here, sneak in and then take them head on while their guard is down. They may expect an attack frm without, but if we get within their defences, such preparations most often fall apart. You get those in charge and those who serve them lose their nerve."

He takes a small sip of wine.

"If we can get past whatever defences they have undetected it will become all the easier. The question is how."

alhoon · Post by **alhoon** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 4:17 am

Ixevim sends his allies a telepathic message "I could charm our way in or perhaps charm a couple of the guards inside the party to help us. Perhaps I could make an appearance. I don't know how Lord Pieter would explain a mind flayer among his own. Many will think that I worked for him, and I stripped them from their free will while they pledged their houses to his cause."

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 4:35 am

Kimuriel thinks for a moment in silence, he doesn't want to mix with the politics of an unknown country, especially with the Noble's politics. The enemies he will create if he accepts the mission will be many and most of them powerful. Maybe he will be even hunted down.

The half-elf glances Ivana, she seems quite pity that a woman with such glory asks their help. She could force them to do it, but she didn't it, she kindly asked them, bewaring also them for the dangers. Kimuriel can't turn his back to such a beatiful lady and at the same time he is also excited for the mission. It has been a lot of time since he hadn't gotten an interesting one. So, he doesn't want to quit now.

"I'm interested to help you my Lady. But may you tell me how can we be added to the guests, is there a kind of a list? We can change clothes, but if no one knows us, maybe we will create suspecions. Do you know also if are there wizards among the guests or the guards? Because if there are, we have to disguise ourselves not with magic, but with normal suites."

Kimuriel glances Ixevim, his illusionary appearence could be detected if there are wizards, but the psion doesn't want to tell this loudly. Then, he continues:

"Do you have a map of the building, or if not, may someone tell us where are the exits, the windows etc. Because there is the possibility that maybe we have to escape from the guards. Oh and do you know approximately how many guards will be there?"

Wiccy of the Fraternity · Mon Sep 20, 2004 9:55 am

"Using a disguise to entire if there is no other way may work, but a warrior like myself showing up in full chain may throw some suspicions. I suspect everyone there would have their own armed guards, but my armour is that of a follower of Aderre and may easily be recognised as such. If they hate Aderre, it will be difficult to disuade them that we are not in league with the tyrant."

Heinrich makes a small gesture that only Ixevim notices, that it is time to scan his thoughts again. He tells the mind flayer that his plan is worth further discussion, but in seclusion, away from Ivana, Nostalia, and perhaps Artemis. The warrior didn't trust Artemis after what had happened earlier that evening with Roger. he then addresses Ivana.

"My lady, I have been a soldier for a long time and tactics is part of my background, particularly where covert missions are undertaken, if anything can be given on the location of the meeting we are to intrude upon are available they would prove extremely useful."

Coan · Post by **Coan** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 12:40 am

Ivana nods and a man in a grey suit walks into the room with several rolled parchments in his hands. Placing one in the centre of the table he unrolls it then sits down.

"Shall I brief them Ma'am?" the man asks

"Yes, thankyou Cedric" Ivana replies

"This is a plan of the room we believe will hold the meeting. As you can see its main wall faces out to the lawn, east and therefore not some distance from the Luna River and Viorea Forest. This wall and the roof of the meeting room was made some years ago and is glass -much like one would find in a green house. The rooms surronding it however are not. However a large hedge covers it now and presses against the glass making the outside all but invisible save if you look above the 6-7 foot hedge. It does however have a door cut out from the hedge and connecting to a glass gate at this wall.

It has an open door to the north that leads to another room, however this room is empty, being a study of sorts and leads no where it lacks doors but has a secret entrance through the floor. I fully expect this is guarded well in the lower levels.

Now back to the meeting room, we have discussed the East and North. To the South is simply a wall with no windows or doors and the West leads back into the house and into a ball room. The door seperating the two is large and can be locked -something you might want to remember. I believe a swaray or party shall be held at the same time to account for diplomats being there on an 'unofficial visit'. In the ball room is a sunlight window and door on every side. The one perpendicular (facing the entrance to the meeting room) actually leads to the hallway and the house at large. The others work into several bedrooms and spare rooms and lounge areas. Though it has been several years now and I do not want to imagine what they are being used for now."

"Guards?" Artemis prompts

"Unknown, the party in the adjacent room means they could be disguised as guests. But we assume at least 10-15 but doubt they shall all be in the meeting room at the time." he shakes his head "I am sorry Mr Kimuriel but I do not know if there are arcance talents in the party but I would say better safe than sorry as we dont know who Pietor has invited."

"Ah and there is another secret entrance to one of the bedrooms that connects to the Ball Room to the south." Ivana adds coyly

"Really?" Cedirc raises an eyebrow

"A lady must have her secrets my dear."

"Hmm" Artemis frowned "We've got a task ahead of us that is for sure. But illusions should hold, I doubt many of the diplomats want their faces seen anyway so they may be employing the same tricks."

"Funny you should mention that sir." the grey suited man interrupts "This party going on while the meeting is being held is a masquerade."

alhoon · Post by **alhoon** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 5:48 am

Ixevim sents to his allies: "I have a plan to discuss, but better do it in privet, as it depends on my heritage."

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 3:38 pm

Kimuriel looks once more time the map and then says:

“I think that should be more secret exits and maybe other changes at the map. If I were Lord Pieter and I would have such an important meeting, for sure I would have made exits that only me and my close fellows would know, just in case someone would have a map. I also think that is better if we accomplish our task during the meeting and then just…vanish! I can do that pretty well. I mean, we appear with illusionary forms, do what we have to do and then immediately get of there and come here. I know that it sounds very easy, but the difficult part is that we have no idea about who will be there and of course if teleport can be done. But it’s still an idea. Lady Ivana do you know anything about the room of the meeting or any of the guards? Because if you do, we can find them and get their places, that would be great too.”

Coan · Post by **Coan** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:12 am

Lady Borca thinks for a moment and then speaks.

"Most guards make their beds around the central chambers... rooms surrounding the large tree that once lived so well. But I of course do not know who will be guarding or where they are exactly."

Wiccy of the Fraternity · Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:14 am

"Perhaps a distraction of some form would enable us to get into the house undetected, or parhaps intothe meeting itself. It has worked in the past and I don't see why it shouldn't work again."

"My lady, do you know of any other passages that may lead int othe room where the metting is to be held? Gainging control of any entrances and exits to the room would be benefitial."

Coan · Post by **Coan** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:39 am

"Surely you would not believe I would withhold any information pertinant to your mission?" Ivana seems disapointed "As far as I know this is all of the passageways."

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 5:05 am

Kimuriel notices the disappointment and hurries to justify them:

"I believe that with your information we can do a pretty good and clear job my lady. It's only that we haven't had the time to study these information yet."

Then, Kimuriel looks once Nostalia and then the gloves at her hands. A smile appears at his face, but he doesn't say anything. He should talk with his companions first and of course with Nostalia.

OOC> I guess that Artemis has a high sense motive so, I think that he can understand that Kimuriel plans to get Nostalia with them and use her poisonous touch. Of course if she wants to do it.

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