North by Northwest (storyline)/2023-06-14 - Underhill, Under Investigation, Under Fireflies (log)

Lumnea 14-15, 5123

by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier

Disclaimer

This log is purely intended as an archival record of spoken words and actions of characters within the game as could be witnessed by the character or characters who were present to record them. Leafiara's player and the TownCrier hold no position on the veracity, falsity, legitimacy, nor illegitimacy of any character dialogue, opinions, perspectives, interpretations, and stances presented herein.

Synopsis

Landing adventurers meet with Amos in the Darkstone Bay Consortium headquarters, where he says selling a pylon ship to the Wraith has earned him a drink or two. Amos says he didn't know and part of him wants to believe Stephos is incorrect, but suspects he's right; Councilor Kiyna says Amos would have sold people the Wraith's name if hew knew and Amos agrees he would have rather profited than Stephos.

Amos describes Underhill as like himself, but more of a collector than a hunter. He's a halfling who uses gnomish inventions to increase his height, prowess, and strength, and presumably the pylon ship was him collecting something that isn't readily available. He (Underhill) claims roots to the Kannalan Empire, which he describes as the last Great or possibly last Free Empire. Amos says Underhill also outbid him on the jade-something-or-other, forgetting what name Praxopius had given it.

Amos says we could pluck Underhill from his metal suit and dash his head against the rocks along the shore of his island, which some of his Fireflies are working on locating. Magister Raelee asks if he outsources all of his curiosity to his Fireflies; he asks her if she's applying; she says that wouldn't work well for either of them; he agrees and says there's no one he trusts more than his Fireflies, and they him, being as resourceful as intended and created.

Mayor Alendrial had already inquired if Amos would leverage his pylon ship, but he says he's unclear if he will; he'll consider it if we gain a better idea of the Wraith's defenses and has already discussed payment options with her. However, he thinks his ship being at the dock might deter the Wraith from attacking directly since neither of them want to lose their toys. Kelfyr, Missoni, and Perigourd criticize profit seeking in the venture. Councilor Vaemyr asks about Amos' other pylon ship; Amos says it's contracted out right now.

Kelfyr sarcastically says arming an enemy of the Empire with a weapon of mass destruction will play well in Vornavis; Amos says the irony is the information was learned from someone who previously armed enemies of the Empire and perhaps the Empire should make less enemies; Leafiara says that's one of the few things they've ever agreed on. Perigourd says perhaps the Empire should just hold people to account for their crimes more readily; Amos says if the Landing held everyone in cages for crimes, the town would have no one left to defend. Nairena asks if Amos is an enemy or friend of the Empire; he says he's a friend of profit and order, and an enemy of slavery and chaos.

Chandrellia asks if Amos is only interested in the island to see Underhill's collection of toys; Amos says the Wraith's demise is more of a priority. The Fireflies might need a couple weeks to track it down and he's also reassigned Ivorel to focus on it.

Chandy asks if Amos or the Fireflies would be willing to look into information on Underhill with the Rooks as a joint effort for the town; Amos says he won't tell her what to do nor withhold information. Missoni asks if Amos truly believes the Wraith's motive is a grudge about the fall of the Kannalan Empire; Amos says it could be, but motivations are often multi-faceted and the Wraith doesn't wish for the presence of the Silver Kings, as if he could stop them.

Regardless, Amos says Underhill is still a businessman and isn't irrational to throw it all away in an endless unwinnable war; Chandy and Leafi say he's already demonstrated irrationality; Amos says maybe he's slipping and the Remnants are aptly named as a fading movement. He says the Rooks were likely not the Wraith's first investment, but we can make it his last.

Before Amos leaves everyone to drinks, he says that if Leafiara can stomach being in the Consortium headquarters, he can stomach saying that he appreciates that the Rooks were able to provide information on the Wraith's identity--even if he bets good money that any deal with Stephos will burn them. He wishes everyone good night.

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Log

Idle Chatter

[Town Square Central]

This is the heart of the main square of Wehnimer's Landing. The impromptu shops of the bazaar are clustered around this central gathering place, where townsfolk, travellers, and adventurers meet to talk, conspire or raise expeditions to the far-flung reaches of Elanith. At the north end, an old well, with moss-covered stones and a craggy roof, is shaded from the moonlight by a strong, robust tree. The oak is tall and straight, and it is apparent that the roots run deep. You also see the Kelfyr disk, a grizzled porcupine, a pretty flower girl, the Emmeranne disk, the Teutalalla disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Stormyrain disk, the seaweed-covered Nalbon disk, an animated broadsword hovering in mid-air, a large acorn, a timber jaguar, a large acorn, the Pukk disk, some ephlox moss, some ambrominas leaf, an old well, some wide stone benches with some stuff on it, an herbal remedy donation bin and a round silver-banded barrel.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Kelfyr, Emmeranne, Teutalalla, Preservationist Perigourd, Stormyrain, Town Councilor Kayse, Lord Nalbon, Lady Ithilwyn, Pukk, Dumple, Great Lady Barnessa

Speaking to Stormyrain, Pukk says, "Did you hear the one about the bard that went to Helga's but her door was locked? Yeah, the bar door barred the bored bard."

Putting a variation in her strum, Leafiara runs through the verse and into a catchy chorus that will stick in your head for days.

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara marvels, "Okay, even for you that one's on a new level."

Nairena's nimble fingers fly across her piccolo, the notes of her song almost, but not quite, running together.

Stormyrain can offer Pukk only a blank expression.

Leafiara begins building a complex, upbeat melody in a major key, her fingers lightly springing over the strings.

Nairena says, "Let the music invade that seasoned mind of yours."

A quick and agile tune floats from Nairena's piccolo as her fingers skip lightly along its length.

Leafiara launches into the next verse, this time adding in an impish harmony line that seems to tease the main theme along.

The whirling, dashing notes of Nairena's song nearly tumble over one another in their eagerness to reach your ears.

The leaf-shaped cookies flit around, driven by a lilting tune.

With a final jaunty chord, Leafiara stills the strings of her lute.

A quick and agile tune floats from Nairena's piccolo as her fingers skip lightly along its length.

[General] Goldstr thinks, "Ok Less git a jingle started. Me first then Dwi."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Imma jangler."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Pukk says, "I know I upset you sometimes but I would like to give you this."

Pukk offers Stormyrain some finger cymbals.

Pukk says, "A cymbal of peace."

[General] Geovekn thinks, "That works. a jingle and and jangler."

Stormyrain declines Pukk's offer.

The sky begins to fill with huge clouds, dark and grey on the bottom, pale and white atop, their puffy crowns ascending toward the heavens.

[General] Dwi thinks, "But since dem places dont exist...da Fiter gits losted inna Mazes...."

Pukk says, "Looks like a storm."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Looks like a storm coming in to the Landing!"

Speaking to Pukk, Emmeranne says, "Could just be a passing shower."

A cool breeze stirs through the area.

Emmeranne says, "Aahh thats better."

[General] Directed to Leafiara, Dwi thinks, "It's in da bay already."

Pukk says, "No Cryheart."

[General] Directed to Dwi, Leafiara thinks, "Ahh, finally making its way inland then."

Pukk exclaims, "We have a Kayse!"

Speaking in Sylvankind, Stormyrain murmurs something you don't understand.

Pukk recites:

"Everybody join Kayse!"

Kayse stares off into space.

Pukk recites:

"Join Kayse for a fun filled adventure!"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Nairena asks, "Had a good night so far?"

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia asks, "Hope you have been well?"

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia says, "I do like to hear that."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Nairena says, "I scored some good booty this eve."

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia says, "Oh what was her name."

Nairena says, "Miss Silver and her many sisters."

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia says, "Oh that is a wonderful booty catch."

Pukk exclaims, "Okay, if something attacks. We attack back! No holds bard!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Bard."

[General] Directed to Leafiara, Dwi thinks, "We'll know how big it is...when we sense Crimsoneve's last gurgle."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "He's been in some very large storms at sea, though!"

[General] Dwi thinks, "Tho..I dunno if'n a gurgle is strong nuff...hey Crims...ye should yell befer ye drown."

[General] Leafiara muses, "Well, at least to hear him tell it..."

[General] Crimsoneve thinks, "Yellllllllllllll."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Dergoatean asks, "How goes it, Marshal?"

[General] Dwi thinks, "Ooopsie."

[General] Crimsoneve thinks, "It's getting pretty dark...."

Nairena says, "All this rain makes bathing sort of pointless."

Stormyrain says, "Two bottles of brandy and a half of a hot toddy."

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia asks, "Need help?"

Stormyrain asks, "That's how it goes. You?"

Pukk recites:

"For those late to this gathering, we are joining Kayse who will take us to have some fun"

[General] Dwi thinks, "Da Sprout's worth too much to me to go back out lookin fer him...maybe sumpbody witta big boat....."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Nairena says, "A future spa day."

Pukk says, "In other words, join Kayse."

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia says, "I like that idea."

Speaking to Missoni, Nairena says, "I tease. I prefer a pool of heated water and a few bottles of scotch."

[General] Crimsoneve thinks, "Big boats scare me."

Speaking amusedly to Nairena, Missoni says, "That does sound rather nice."

[General] Dwi exclaims, "Rite now..is da big wabes ye gotta worry bout feller!"

Underhill Matters

[General] Amos thinks, "Good evening."

[General] Tikba respectfully thinks, "Good evening, Amos."

[General] Kayse warmly thinks, "Fair evening, Amos."

Nairena says, "Maybe some fresh fruit and the sound of rain hitting the roof of the bathhouse or my home."

[General] Crimsoneve thinks, "It's okay....I'll live....maybe."

[General] Directed to Crimsoneve, Dwi thinks, "Imma holdin a lantern inna da nest....coupld udder boats is too...head fer dat lite...but not da real bright lite."

[General] Crimsoneve thinks, "Just this crossbow is freaking me out."

[General] Amos thinks, "I'll be along to the Consortium soon, you know the way."

[General] Directed to Crimsoneve, Dwi exclaims, "Daggum we all tole ye to ignore dat!"

Kiyna asks, "Back to the Consortium, huh?"

Leafiara leaves Kayse's group.

[General] Directed to Crimsoneve, Dwi exclaims, "Git to dock!"

[General] Kayse asks, "In the lobby, Amos?"

Kayse glances at you.

[General] Crimsoneve thinks, "I think it's going to shoot me."

Kayse asks, "You're not coming?"

Leafiara says, "All yours."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kayse says, "We're working as a town to gather information about the Wraith."

[General] Directed to Crimsoneve, Dwi thinks, "Try to make frends wit it! Some folks is goin to stare at Amos."

Leafiara mutters under her breath.

Leafiara joins Kayse's group.

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Oh come on. We can stick our tongues out at him and everything."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kayse says, "Put aside your dislike and join us."

[travel]

Speaking to Tikba, Kiyna says, "It's too big for me. Though it's not as bad as Sunholm was."

[General] Directed slyly to Crimsoneve, Dwi thinks, "Any lil edge eh?"

Speaking to Pukk, Nairena asks, "Can I do it too?"

Speaking to Kiyna, Tikba says, "It is quite large."

Pukk says, "The more the merrier."

[General] Crimsoneve thinks, "I was shot a lot as a younger warrior with arrows...."

Kayse says, "Amos wishes to meet in the parlor."

[General] Directed to Crimsoneve, Dwi thinks, "Yeeesh...stop yer bawlin...it aint shot ye dis trip eh? Jus gits thru da wabes."

[General] Pukk asks, "But, you got the point right?"

[Consortium, Baystone Parlor]

A circular bar counter dominates the center of the parlor, its slate-topped surface polished to a high sheen. Racks of wine bottles and empty glasses hangs above it, and a purple-haired elven barmaid offers an almost genuine half-smile to nearby patrons as she converses with them. Several miniature pewter lions are positioned along a dark blue baystone mantle that stretches over a blackened stone fireplace. Round tables and chairs provide seating throughout the edges of the room. You also see a dark monir door, a basket of sticks and a wide mahogany archway.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Stormyrain, Lady Nairena, Pukk, Miss Chandrellia, Tikba, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Town Councilor Kiyna, Town Councilor Kayse, Lord Amos who is sitting

[General] Directed slyly to Pukk, Dwi thinks, "Pukk."

Speaking sweetly to Amos, Chandrellia says, "Well hello Amos, my arent you looking dapper this eve."

Amos looks up.

Amos says, "Six seconds faster than Cryheart. Impressive."

[General] Crimsoneve thinks, "Lord Pukk to you...evening sire."

Kayse winks at Amos.

Amos asks, "Is it because you have wings?"

Amos shrugs.

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "Good evening Amos."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Sumpbody's askin to sink."

[General] Kelfyr thinks, "A true capitalist would have met in the giftshop."

Missoni murmurs, "Less armor."

Speaking casually to Amos, Kayse says, "Probably."

Nairena raspily says, "Burns..."

Amos asks, "Ah, Leafiara. Does it hurt being here?"

[General] Crimsoneve thinks, "Pulling into port now."

Amos peers quizzically at Leafiara.

Amos smirks.

[General] Crimsoneve thinks, "I'm alive....I lived."

Leafiara vaguely says, "Not yet, but I'm watching."

Amos motions for a drink, and the purple-haired elven barmaid moves over to the wine rack, taking down a bottle and pouring him some spiced berry wine from a long lion-patterned bottle.

Leafiara grins crookedly.

Amos indicates some wooden racks as a possible option.

Amos says, "Help yourself."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiyna says, "If you burst into flames, we have an empath on standby."

Amos says, "Selling the Wraith a pylon ship has earned me a drink or two at least."

Stormyrain motions for a drink, and the purple-haired elven barmaid moves over to the wine rack, taking down a bottle and pouring her some white citrus wine from a slender tree-patterned bottle.

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "So how about them Rooks eh? Came in good with that info on the Wraith I say."

Stormyrain sniffs at her white citrus wine.

Stormyrain says, "Huh."

Stormyrain licks her white citrus wine.

Stormyrain shrugs nonchalantly.

Stormyrain tucks a honey-infused hot toddy into a small pocket inside of her ebon lambskin jacket.

Speaking to Amos, Nairena asks, "Did you put a bow on the ship?"

Amos says, "A tool is only useless when applied incorrectly. When leveraged properly, it can be useful."

Amos nods at Chandrellia.

Speaking to Nairena, Pukk says, "It had a pylon. Didn't need a bow."

Speaking to Pukk, Nairena says, "Says you."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "What's done is done, we just gotta move forward on things now."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia asks, "Oh very much agreed, so lets hope he applies the ship inncorectly eh?"

Kiyna says, "Right on both counts."

Speaking politely to Amos, Tikba asks, "What can you tell us of Theodulph Underhill?"

Amos says, "I do not think it needs to be said, but I will for Chamorr if he ever hears of it..."

Amos says, "I did not know Underhill was the Wraith."

Kayse sighs, "That's what I said."

Amos says, "Truthfully, part of me wants to believe Stephos is incorrect. But I suspect he is right."

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna says, "You'd have sold us his name if you knew. I believe you."

Amos nods at Kiyna.

Leafiara says, "The Wraith wants you dead or stopped, so that's an easy enough conclusion to reach."

Amos says, "Absolutely. I would have rather profited than Stephos."

Amos takes a drink from his spiced berry wine.

Amos looks rather relaxed.

Tikba wryly says, "There is still time for both."

[General] Goldstr thinks, "I be headin under me shield fer some reast, less da Moneymonger ots sumpin to say."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia asks, "Not that you would have asked, but did Underhill happen to mention why, he wanted the ship with a pylon?"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pukk says, "Fishing."

Speaking to Pukk, Chandrellia says, "For some very big fish."

Amos looks over at Chandrellia and shakes his head.

Chandrellia nods at Amos.

Kiyna asks, "Let's back up before we get to motivations. Who -is- this Underhill? What business is he in?"

Nairena says, "Pylon used for the really big fish maybe."

Amos says, "I do not often make it my business to know their business. At least not openly and upfront."

Speaking to Amos, Perigourd says, "A poor policy when dealing with weapons of that power."

Speaking in Sylvankind, Kelfyr says something you don't understand.

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "Oh I understand, just wasnt sure if maybe in casual conversation or something."

Amos says, "Underhill is much like myself. More of a collector than a hunter, I suppose."

Speaking quietly to Crimsoneve, Dwi says, "Try to gits it to guard him."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "I think you are dead, wrong on that one."

Nairena says, "His first ship maybe."

Kelfyr asks, "What else is in his collection?"

Speaking heartily to Crimsoneve, Dwi says, "Oh..it left us."

Nairena says, "Might as well be a powerful one, armed with a pylon."

Vaemyr says, "So I guess a couple questions, what do you know of Underhill's business, and where did ths exchange for the ship take place? If we know where he aquired it, we might have a chance to track where it is now."

The air calms down around Chandrellia.

Chandrellia loses her intense expression.

Dark red droplets seep out of Chandrellia's skin and evaporate.

Chandrellia loses an aura of resolve.

Chandrellia loses her focused look.

Deep blue motes swirl away from Chandrellia and fade.

The opalescent aura fades from around Chandrellia.

The brilliant aura fades away from Chandrellia.

Chandrellia appears less confident.

The very powerful look leaves Chandrellia.

The white light leaves Chandrellia.

The dull golden nimbus fades from around Chandrellia.

Amos says, "He is a halfling, who uses several gnome inventions to give him more height, if you will, and prowess and strength. I presume the pylon ship was merely him collecting something that at this moment is not readily available."

Chandrellia says, "Sorry for melting, Amos just makes it so hot in here."

Chandrellia fans herself.

Amos says, "It happens in my presence."

Amos smirks at Chandrellia.

Kayse can offer Chandrellia only a blank expression.

Speaking to Kayse, Chandrellia asks, "What?"

Speaking to Kayse, Chandrellia says, "It was a compliment."

Amos says, "He claims roots back to the Kannalan Empire. The Last Great Empire, he once claimed to one of his servants."

Speaking flatly to Chandrellia, Kayse says, "I know. I am shocked."

Amos says, "Great, or Free, I cannot recall exactly."

Speaking quietly to Dwi, Nairena says, "Amos sold a warship with a pylon to the Wraith."

Speaking to Kayse, Chandrellia says, "Well, as the old saying goes, kill em with kindness, so I am hoping he will drop dead."

Speaking heartily to Nairena, Dwi asks, "Da Cantalope empire?"

Kayse stares upward.

Speaking to Kayse, Chandrellia says, "I'm kidding."

Tikba bemusedly says, "A halfling who wishes more height."

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna asks, "He's a halfling... how tall are we talking? Is he using gadgets to become like... -tall- tall? Like -you- tall?"

Amos says, "He also, surprisingly, outbid me on the jade..."

Amos ponders.

Amos says, "I cannot quite remember the name the Alchemist had given it."

Nairena raspily says, "Maybe a metal suit he can sit in.."

Amos shrugs.

Missoni curiously asks, "The jade what?"

Amos says, "Closer to my height if he wishes, yes."

Amos nods at Kiyna.

Kiyna glances at Amos.

Kiyna takes a moment to observe Amos.

Leafiara muses, "I suppose access to gnomish inventions could also explain whatever Ordlyn is using to make his appearance so... fluctuating."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk asks, "So, the Wraith is a halfling?"

Amos says, "I am sure we could pluck him from his metal suit and dash his head against a rock."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I guess he will be a little trouble then."

Amos says, "...any of the rocks along the shore of his island."

Speaking quietly to Pukk, Dwi says, "A raithling."

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna says, "Well, that's not okay. Truefolk? More like Ruefolk. I'm gonna kick him in the nethers. Repeatedly."

Speaking heartily to Pukk, Dwi asks, "Gittit?"

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr asks, "Oh he has his own island?"

Tikba asks, "Where is this island?"

Amos shrugs.

Amos says, "I am working on that."

Amos nods at Tikba.

Speaking playfully to Tikba, Chandrellia asks, "In the ocean?"

Amos says, "Well, some of my Fireflies are."

Tikba nods understandingly at Amos.

Tikba gazes in amusement at Chandrellia.

Amos takes a drink from his spiced berry wine.

A pair of glowing white eyes briefly flash amongst the shadows.

Raelee suddenly fades into view.

Stormyrain murmurs, "Magister?"

Speaking to a flame-eyed burnished ember fox, Kiyna asks, "Is Raelee right behind me?"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Nairena says, "Chandy."

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia asks, "Yes?"

Speaking to Amos, Raelee asks, "... do you outsource all of your curiosity to your Fireflies?"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Nairena asks, "Is this wraith person an ally to the town?"

Amos asks, "Are you applying?"

Amos peers quizzically at Raelee.

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia says, "Absolutely not."

Speaking to Amos, Raelee says, "I do not think that would work well for either of us."

Nairena asks, "Stephos fella an ally?"

Pukk says, "Well, we will have to watch out for this halfling. We don't want to overlook him."

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia asks, "Sort of?"

Amos says, "No, it would not."

Amos says, "There is no one more I trust than my Fireflies, and they me."

Amos says, "They are resourceful as intended and created."

Kayse smiles at Amos.

Amos nods at Raelee.

Kiyna raises an eyebrow in Amos's direction.

Amos says, "I did not craft them like Octaven and Vlashandra, do not give me that look."

Amos nods at Kiyna.

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna says, "Poor choice of words, I'm sure."

Kiyna nods at Amos.

Amos says, "Perhaps for you."

Amos takes a drink from his spiced berry wine.

Tikba says, "We are all forged in our own fires."

Speaking heartily to Tikba, Dwi asks, "Really?"

Kayse furtively glances at Amos.

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "I am sure you meant no offense, just brings a bad taste to some of our mouths still is all."

Amos grins at Kayse.

Kayse glances at Amos and folds her wings across her back.

Speaking quietly to Dwi, Nairena says, "Good idea."

Speaking heartily to Tikba, Dwi says, "My own fire."

Ship Against Ship

Amos says, "Alendrial has always inquired if I will leverage my pylon ship at the docks."

Amos says, "I am unclear if I will. I will just be honest."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "We arent surprised."

Amos says, "If we know better of the Wraith's defenses and collection, I will consider it."

Amos says, "The Mayor and I have already discussed payment options."

Kelfyr says, "Odd that the town would need to pay for your own public relations fiasco."

Missoni asks, "So you will profit from the ship to defend against the ship you already sold?"

Amos says, "But, my ship being at the dock, may also deter the Wraith from attacking directly here."

Kelfyr says, "Armed a terrorist, then bled the town to aid them from his wrath."

Amos says, "Neither of us want to lose our toys."

Speaking to Missoni, Perigourd says, "There's a reason he wasn't voted in as mayor."

Dwi heartily says, "Raithling."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr asks, "Curious, do you also still have the ship you've been keeping at sea about, or was that one also sold?"

Speaking to Perigourd, Missoni says, "That is quite clear at the moment."

Tikba politely says, "I am sure you will want to do your part to defend the town you love."

Amos says, "Public relations fiascos are more of an Envoy thing."

Amos says, "It is at sea at times, and some southern ports."

Amos nods at Vaemyr.

Vaemyr nods at Amos.

Amos says, "Contracted out right now for something."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Nairena says, "Its actually a smart business move. Sell to both sides. You remain a winner and make profit regardless of the outcome."

Missoni says, "Many have already died. I would label it as more than a public relations fiasco."

Pukk says, "Well fiascos are also a council thing too. Don't forget about them."

Vaemyr says, "That's fine, just wanted to account for if we needed to worry about two pylon ships potentially."

Speaking heartily to Tikba, Dwi says, "He's jus sayin ye kin be spected to be shot fer da stuff he does."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Assume ye still want da job."

Amos says, "When we learn more of the island and potential defenses, we'll decide from there."

Kelfyr says, "Armed an enemy of the Empire with a weapon of mass destruction. That'll play well in Vornavis and beyond. Carrying that message is more of an Envoy thing, I suppose."

Amos smirks at Kelfyr.

Speaking quietly to Tikba, Dwi says, "Gitcher name outta da hat..let da young griffin do it."

Amos says, "The irony, is the information was learned from someone who previously armed enemies of the Empire."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "If he is smart he will assume that at some point we will know who he is, and that ship will nae be at his home port... if he is smart."

Amos says, "Perhaps the Empire should make less enemies."

Kelfyr says, "Funny world we live in."

Kelfyr nods at Amos.

Perigourd says, "Or simply hold those who are to account for their crimes more readily."

Amos says, "He knows."

Amos says, "If not last night, then today."

Amos nods at Chandrellia.

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia asks, "So this interest in the island is simply to see what other toys he may have?" [he doesn't respond immediately, but she follows up a bit further down and he eventually does]

Amos says, "If we held everyone in cages for their crimes in Wehnimer's Landing, the town would have no one left to defend her."

Vaemyr says, "I think it's probably likely that he'll of discovered it by now from Ordlyn aye."

Amos nods at Perigourd.

Leafiara says, "It's far too late at night or really mid-morning for me to get into verbal arguments, so I'll just say 'perhaps the Empire should make less enemies' is just about one of the only things we've ever agreed on."

Speaking curiously to Amos, Nairena asks, "Are you an enemy or friend of the Empire?"

Leafiara nods at Amos.

Leafiara smirks.

Speaking to Amos, Missoni says, "That is patently false."

Tikba says, "As we must attack his island, it would be best to know what we will face."

Speaking to Missoni, Perigourd says, "Indeed."

Amos says, "I am a friend of profit and order, and an enemy of slavery and chaos."

Amos nods at Nairena.

Nairena nods at Amos.

Pukk says, "Leafi and Amos agreeing...it is the end."

Nairena says, "Good answer."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi says, "Dey should also make more cake."

Amos grins at Leafiara.

Speaking offhandedly to Pukk, Leafiara agrees, "The end of sensible hours of sleep." [OOC note: Weather didn't even start until 2:44 AM Eastern, heh. Even here on the west coast, that's wild.]

Leafiara snickers.

Leafiara nods at Amos.

Dwi heartily says, "Chaos anna profit tho...."

Amos says, "It is late, certainly. I won't keep you much longer."

Amos takes a drink from his spiced berry wine.

Speaking to Tikba, Chandrellia says, "I only ask because I am sure Amos will want to tag along. Tho I am sure if he finds anything he sees as valuable or powerful, I am sure he will take it for himself."

Leafiara adds, "Wasn't complaining, for the record, just... saying."

Leafiara chuckles.

Amos says, "I am."

Amos smirks.

Leafiara gazes in amusement at her surroundings.

Speaking heartily to Amos, Dwi asks, "How bout we jus stick to profit...fergits da udder parts?"

Kiyna whispers something to Amos.

Dwi heartily asks, "Dat do-able?"

Kiyna folds her arms over her chest.

Amos glances at Kiyna and yawns.

Speaking to Missoni, Perigourd says, "No."

Kiyna shrugs at Amos.

Amos says, "Believe it or not, the Wraith's demise is more of a priority to me than observing his collection of toys."

Tikba politely says, "As it is for us."

Dwi quietly says, "Raithling."

Amos says, "The Wraith removed, in many ways, brings more order to my business, this town, and life."

Dwi quietly says, "Raithling."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "Its not that we dont believe that, its just well, we know you."

Speaking to Amos, Raelee says, "... but observing the collection remains a priority, simply a lesser one."

Amos asks, "Does it not to you?"

Amos peers quizzically at Raelee.

Speaking to Amos, Raelee says, "Of course it does."

Pukk says, "Raelee likes watching."

Raelee stares sternly down her nose at Pukk.

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "I mean, he quite possibly was behind Dunigan and his little rebellion, and Gnul's source of plinite. He's seems to want to weaken you at the very least if not remove you altogether."

Tikba mildly says, "Indeed, the Wraith's removal will bring you sufficient profit, without considering the town paying to rent your ship."

Dwi quietly says, "Raithling."

Amos says, "It is possible."

Amos nods at Vaemyr.

Vaemyr nods.

Amos says, "It may take a couple weeks before the Fireflies can glean any further information."

Speaking heartily to a lazy wild black dog, Dwi says, "It's because ye kin."

Amos says, "I've also re-assigned Ivorel to focus on this as well."

Tikba says, "I trust you will inform us when you know more."

Amos takes a drink from his spiced berry wine.

Amos looks rather relaxed.

Kiyna sarcastically says, "Ah, Ivorel. Now there's twenty faces that I trust."

Amos says, "We all wear many faces, let's not pretend otherwise Councilor."

Amos nods at Kiyna.

Tikba calmly says, "Perhaps not all of us.."

Missoni skeptically says, "Mmm."

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean asks, "You have a habit of moral nihilism, don't you?"

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna says, "Just the one."

Amos smirks.

Dergoatean says, "Any argument about anyone's evildoing is brushed off with "hey, everyone else does it too"."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Perigourd says, "It allows him to look in his mirror."

Dergoatean says, "So by that logic, Grishom Stone isn't so bad either, right? The ur-daemons, they were basically okay, too."

Dwi quietly says, "Misser Goat's gotta habit o' makin up werds."

Tikba mildly says, "Perhaps one or two Ur-Daemons."

Amos says, "I think you are...overthinking our comments."

Speaking to Tikba, Missoni asks, "One in particular?"

Amos nods at Dergoatean.

Tikba grins wryly at Missoni.

Tikba places her hand on her six-tentacled star.

Missoni wiggles her nose.

Amos says, "But, it is not a debate for tonight, or maybe ever."

Dergoatean says, "Those vvrael, they haven't done anything we all would do if we were in their shoes. Same for the Ithzir."

Amos shrugs.

Pukk asks, "Vvrael wear shoes?"

Speaking to Pukk, Dergoatean says, "Evil shoes."

Dergoatean nods knowingly.

Speaking heartily to Pukk, Dwi says, "Bery carefully."

Speaking heartily to Pukk, Dwi says, "Anudder punch line."

Amos stands up.

Vaemyr says, "Well, we will look forward to more information."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Pukk asks, "An evil sole?"

Together?

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "So let me ask, and perhaps this is a long shot, but, we are attempting to bring this town together and not be so divided."

Dwi heartily says, "It's like ol' joke nite."

Amos says, "That sounds like a statement."

Amos nods at Chandrellia.

Amos smirks.

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia asks, "Would you or the Fireflies be perhaps interested in looking into this information with the Rooks as a, well, joint effort for the town?"

Amos smirks.

Chandrellia glances at Amos and preens.

Speaking heartily to Chandrellia, Dwi says, "Eben I knew ye waddnt finich'd."

Motives

Speaking curiously to Amos, Missoni asks, "Do you truly think the Wraith's motive amounts of a grudge over the fall of the Kannalen Empire?"

Amos says, "I won't tell you what to do. Nor wiill I withhold any information I learn from anyone."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "Ok well that answers that, at least I tried."

Speaking heartily to Missoni, Dwi says, "Oh wait..."

Dwi quietly says, "Raithling."

Amos says, "It could stem from that, yes."

Amos nods at Missoni.

Missoni frowns.

Speaking dryly to Chandrellia, Kayse says, "Technically Amos has a Rook and firefly combined."

Amos says, "Motivations are often multi-faceted. We know the Wraith does not wish for the presence of the Silver Kings."

Amos says, "As if he could realistically stop them."

Speaking to Kayse, Chandrellia says, "I was attempting to show teamwork by all of us working together in the open."

Tikba says, "A point on which I am sure we agree."

Missoni says, "Well, with a pylon, who knows."

Leafiara says, "The Silver Kings probably have pylon ships of their own."

Leafiara looks thoughtful for a moment, then shrugs.

Amos grins. [unclear on whether a response to Tikba, Leafi, or neither, so I bolded both; highly doubt it's a response to Missoni or Chandy, however]

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi exclaims, "Ye gots da big boat tho!"

Vaemyr says, "I mean... it's suspected the Blue Brigade is related to them and that's an entire branch of the imperial navy so..."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi says, "Anna mitey fine Dwarf at da helm..sumptimes."

Dwi flexes her powerful muscles.

Missoni says, "I did not realize Bodohal's ship had been connected to the Wraith."

Speaking to Missoni, Vaemyr says, "Silver kings, not the Wraith."

Amos says, "The Wraith, regardless of his motivation against the Empire, be it fear of the Kings, or deep rooted hatred passed down from his Kannalan bloodline...."

Dwi quietly says, "Raithling."

Dwi quietly says, "Raithling."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Missoni asks, "Is it?"

Amos says, "He is still a business man. More in the shadows than I ever have been, but he still is a collector, a creature of profit and toys and showmanship and boasting."

Perigourd says, "And murder."

Perigourd says, "Kindly don't leave that out."

Amos says, "He is likely not irrational to throw it all away in an endless unwinnable and bloody war."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "He already has."

Leafiara says, "His moves have been extremely irrational so far."

Tikba dryly says, "A man of principal, rather than principles."

Amos says, "I would eradicate all krolvin if I could. It does not mean I will sink my fortune into a war with them."

Amos says, "Now if Lalk Morgil was real...."

Amos says, "It'd be worth the investment."

Amos says, "Tell Xorus."

Amos smirks.

Vaemyr says, "Amos maybe in a few hundred years, I think was the last I heard from Xorus about it."

Amos asks, "Have they?"

Amos peers quizzically at Leafiara.

Amos shrugs.

Leafiara says, "He's probably working on it already with or without profit motive."

Amos says, "Perhaps he is slipping."

Amos shrugs.

Tikba says, "The Remnant assaults have not seemed well-planned so far."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "He sent small squads of Remnants to challenge the Cryheart army."

Leafiara mutters, "Multiple times."

Leafiara adds, "In direct combat, not sniping from the shadows or hurling orbs."

Amos says, "Then the same could be said of Gnul, and Haidan."

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna says, "The fact that he is slipping is manifest. We know his name now."

Amos nods at Leafiara.

Tikba mildly says, "If their intention was to make us underestimate them, they were quite successful."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "Ehh... those two sent far larger forces, at least. And more skilled ones."

Leafiara chuckles.

Amos nods.

Tikba says, "Their attempt to kidnap Aronia ended when Aronia slaughtered them all."

Tikba shrugs her shoulders slightly, lifting her wings slightly.

Leafiara nods knowingly at Tikba.

Amos says, "Perhaps the Remnants are aptly named. We are not fighting against a force, but a fading movement."

Speaking to Tikba, Kiyna says, "She's a tough lady."

Amos says, "A dying flame can still burn you if not careful, but it is easier to snuff out."

Leafiara nods at Amos.

Speaking heartily to Pukk, Dwi says, "I nodded off...did I miss a ..."

Amos says, "The Rooks were likely not the Wraith's first investment."

Speaking quietly to Pukk, Dwi asks, "Raithling?"

Amos says, "We could make it his last."

Dwi heartily says, "Oh..."

Kayse nods firmly at Amos.

Leafiara assures, "Oh, I intend to."

Dwi quietly says, "Raithling."

Chandrellia agrees with Leafiara.

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna says, "On that much, we agree."

Amos nods at Raelee.

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia asks, "So other then finding out he has an island and is a collector of unique and apparently powerful, toys, no other information then we already knew can be shared?"

Amos says, "There is much work to be done. I will leave you all to the drinks, enjoy as much as you want."

Speaking to Amos, Missoni wishes, "Fair eve."

Amos looks over at Chandrellia and shakes his head.

Amos says, "None at this time."

Chandrellia nods at Amos.

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "Thank you for a bit more information at least."

Nairena says, "Yeah. It was helpful."

Tikba says, "It is a beginning."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pukk says, "Amos has his connections. Hopefully he will be able to find more information for us."

Amos says, "...and...while it may pain me in the moment..."

Amos says, "If Leafiara can stomach the Consortium then I can stomach this..." [OOC note: he's referencing it because she'd avoided every meeting to ever take place in the building until this very night]

Amos slowly empties his lungs.

Amos motions for a drink, and the purple-haired elven barmaid moves over to the wine rack, taking down a bottle and pouring him some white citrus wine from a slender tree-patterned bottle.

Speaking to Amos, Pukk asks, "Do you want to hug this out?"

Amos says, "I appreciate the information learned of the Wraith's identity provided by the Rooks."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "You're welcome."

Kiyna gives a short little hum of surprise.

Kiyna nods appreciatively at Amos.

Speaking heartily to Pukk, Dwi says, "Go fer it."

Kayse folds her arms over her chest.

Leafiara chuckles.

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna says, "Thank you."

Leafiara nods.

Amos says, "...even if I bet good money any deal with Stephos will burn you."

Tikba says, "Indeed, we are fortunate to have them."

Amos says, "The Knave is no ally to this town, remember that."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "Hasnt been the first time somoene has backstabbed Landing."

Pukk says, "I still don't think he was the Knave."

Amos says, "Of course he was."

Speaking to Pukk, Chandrellia says, "Me either, but."

Speaking heartily to Chandrellia, Dwi asks, "Beats a front stabbin any day tho eh?"

Amos says, "Goodnight."

Lord Amos just went through a wide mahogany archway.

Discussion Afterward

Leafiara says, "Perhaps even the Knave and the Wraith were the same all along."

Kiyna says, "...Surely, the Knave is no ally to this town."

Speaking wryly to Kayse, Leafiara concludes, "As it turns out, you needed to tell me to put aside dislike to even come here, but I didn't make the list of the night's top four critical voices."

Nairena quietly says, "Good night, AMos."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Dibs onna his stuff!"

Dwi surveys the area.

Dwi snaps her fingers, looking quite disappointed.

Dwi heartily says, "Nuffin."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kayse asks, "Would you have come otherwise?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "You're slacking on us."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia asks, "Did my, loud mouth say too much, again?"

Speaking frankly to Kayse, Leafiara says, "No."

Speaking to Leafiara, Nairena says, "We enjoyed your company, Miss Leafi."

Kayse evenly says, "Then I needed to say it."

Speaking amusedly to Kayse, Leafiara says, "Did you? I'm not sure I added anything here."

Speaking to Nairena, Leafiara admits, "Except company, I guess."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi asks, "Ye promised da big boat..memmer?"

Speaking to Dwi, Leafiara exclaims, "That was you!"

Dwi heartily says, "Oh."

Kayse says, "Perhaps you will see it in time."

Kayse wishes, "Fair evening."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk exclaims, "Sure you are. You are showing us that sandals can be fashionable!"

Town Councilor Kayse just went through a wide mahogany archway.

Dwi heartily says, "Still..issa perty good idear."

Leafiara confusedly asks, "*Did* I add anything here?"

Nairena glances at her leather-laced sandals.

Nairena says, "Not as fancy as hers."

Leafiara says, "I didn't... feel like my presence was helpful nor harmful."

Dwi heartily says, "Meetins is borin."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I'm not even sure I did either and I asked some questions."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara reasons, "I mean, that's the problem with me coming to speak with Amos... there seems little point if I can't believe what he says."

Pukk says, "Okay. I'm going to call it a night too."

Leafiara adds, "Unless what he says is something I already knew."

Dwi heartily says, "Best ye kin hope fer...issa early end to a meetin."

Nairena says, "Well I am off to snuggle with my warm, cozy bed."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Was basically "Oh crap I sold a really powerful weapon to an enemy... oops... uhhh I'll help you all find his island, but it'll take a couple weeks."."

Nairena says, "Be good all."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara agrees, "Right."

Speaking to Dwi, Nairena says, "Me. You. Sailing. Soon."

Dwi quietly says, "Raithling."

Speaking heartily to Nairena, Dwi says, "Poop deck needs swabbin."

Leafiara says, "I go sailing with the Drakes every Feastday unless the arena's open or the Ebon Gate merchants are coming."

Nairena says, "Nope."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Luck all!"

Leafiara says, "Dwi's the navigator a lot of the time. Her or Guts."

Nairena says, "I like firing the shooty-things."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Chandrellia says, "I'm just worried Amos will ramble thru the items and take what he likes for his own gain. Someone stock piling such powerful, toys as Amos calls them, is a bit unsetteling."

Bernadette softly says, "Nite all."

Speaking to Tikba, Kiyna says, "Go on and pray. Tell Marlu the usual, I'm coming for him, guard his shins, et cetera."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Vaemyr says, "He will if he's there, can be pretty certain of it."

Tikba wryly says, "Good night, my friends."

Leafiara says, "He usually doesn't come to the front lines, though."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Vaemyr says, "No need to worry, just expect it."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Chandrellia says, "Thats my fear."

Leafiara asks, "When has he ever, other than one time against Tyrrax?"

Vaemyr asks, "Didn't he answer he was coming, when someone asked tonight?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "I dont care if it from teh side, back or underground, no one persn should have in their posetion that many powerful items, being a collector or not."

Leafiara admits, "Maybe I wasn't paying enough attention. He tends to have that effect on me."

Vaemyr says, "I remember something of that sort at least."

Leafiara says, "Too distracted watching the shadows for signs of his assassins coming for me."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia exclaims, "Hey, I know that feeling!"

Leafiara says, "They came for Chandy once. Though, to be fair, he made sure to keep it far away from town. He sent them near Solhaven."

Vaemyr says, "Oh great I'm in a Rook meeting again." [only Vaemyr, Chandy, Kiyna, and Leafi were left at this point]

Speaking unhelpfully to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "And you're still not invited to join us."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr exclaims, "Still would say no!"

Leafiara says, "Now Chamorr, Fahlo, and Pookia on the other hand, maybe we could talk... as far as former or current councilors go."

Chandrellia says, "Well my friends, I am off. I hope the night air stays cool on your skin."

Leafiara stresses, "Maybe."