Total War: Broken City

**oblivion6** · 2012-10-17, 05:30 PM (ISO 8601)

Mercantile's Guild

the Guild will of course assist in either restoring the cities trade-routes or its internal infrastructure.

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i suppose it wouldnt hurt to allow a couple offices, as long as you keep the number of guards per office to a minimum.

SGA[PM]

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i believe this turn i will be juggling the rebuilding of my security forces and continuing my building of forts along the trade-routes.

however, before i make any concrete plans, does anyone wish any funding from me?

King James

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greetings. what would it take to persuade you to turn over the influence you hold within the remaining drovers guilds?

**razovor** · 2012-10-17, 05:59 PM (ISO 8601)

The Champions of Sovereignty

To the Mercantile Guild [5]

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"Greetings to you as well."

"Hmm... that's a tricky question. You don't have any neighbourhoods to trade obviously, since you're trying to control all the stacks. We don't want to limit our growth, or lose the influence from controlling this many neighbourhoods."

"I can't think of much that we really need. What are you offering?

**oblivion6** · 2012-10-17, 06:12 PM (ISO 8601)

Mercantile's Guild

King James

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i know you are imposing a 2 WEL tax upon most of the city. i of course have quite a bit more than that. i figure paying atleast 5 WEL per turn instead of the 2 should more than cover it.

**ragingrage** · 2012-10-17, 06:13 PM (ISO 8601)

The Silversmith's Guild

SGA (PM)

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The Silversmith's Guild representative stays sitting while Markus delivers his tirade, waiting a few seconds until it is over to begin his response.
"One. I do not appreciate your words directed to the quality of our goods. Our jewellery is just as exquisitely crafted as yours, and with enchantments the overall quality is likely superior. But I will not get in to this argument.
Two. The Goblins. We did not hire them, as you may think, to take Hobbespot from you. We hired them because, one, we wanted labor. A better barracks for the Millford Guard, a center for our mages, bigger shops for the smiths and artisans who we help employ, you name it. Two, we underestimated how many Goblins our money would purchase, we thought it would only be enough for a small portion. It was not our intention to take influence over the neighborhood away from you. However, with this new-found influence, we wondered if we could fulfill a goal of ours -- get rid of the games entirely. That was what our message to the Underwood and Silviat families was about. If this concept is completely disgusting to you, we can withdraw our planned meeting entirely.

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You sell firearms, no? How much would it cost to outfit our guards with them?

**Copper8642** · 2012-10-17, 06:22 PM (ISO 8601)

The Heladuit Court

To Dr. Vasari [NO LONGER A PM]

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"To touch the hearts of men any more I'd need to take your job, Doctor. I accept your role! Now... what do you want further help with? Starting the production of set materials? Getting out the word? Should I start working on my role? Just let me know!"

The dwarf, visibly giddy at the prospect of further theater work, began pacing as she began to think of what she could do for any job she could be given.

SGA [PM]

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"Don't trifle to believe your skill in enchantment matches mine. It doesn't. Moving on.

The games are a vital part of the Hobbespot culture, unfortunately. The people there naturally look to those running the games for leadership. This fact is common knowledge, and stating that you wish to end the games sounds to me quite like you wish to interfere with my position there. You will withdraw from that meeting. And from Hobbespot. As stated."

**ragingrage** · 2012-10-17, 06:36 PM (ISO 8601)

The Silversmith's Guild

SGA

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"And could you not remain leader without the games? Perhaps by devoting the money spent on the goblins to helping the populace of the neighborhood? Is that an impossible concept? But we will do as you wish."

To the Underwood and Silviat Families

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Unfortunately, the meeting must be called off. We apologize for the inconvenience.

**Zemalac** · 2012-10-17, 07:00 PM (ISO 8601)

Underwood and Silviat Families to Silversmith's Guild (5)

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Certainly. Your...acquisition of many of the Games' goblins has piqued our interest, if the truth be told.

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Underwood and Silviat Families to Silversmith's Guild (5)

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Well. Nevermind, then.

Shipwright's Guild, Carriage Houses and Host's Watch to Mercantile's Guild (4)

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With all due respect, sir, I'm not entirely certain how practical that would be. Yes, Exodus, Blackthorne and the Host's Watch have armed forces, but the carriage houses require our men to escort our carriages, and the Host's Watch is traditionally dedicated to the Traveler's Quarter. We had assumed that your own forces were already acting as the district-wide watch that you are describing.

oblivion6 (PM)

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It is a machine, of course it can be disabled.

Airships can be purchased from the Verdan, Imperial and Waterman Contacts traits.

Neilson is not the only one selling black powder weapons, no. For example, in the city, the Technists are selling BPW2.

The Exchange to Champions of Sovereignty (5)

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While we are generally in favor of improving conditions in this city of ours, we hesitate at your use of the term "tax." The implication that a higher authority has the right to levy fees on the Mint is a dangerous one. Furthermore, the funds of our organization must be very carefully controlled, so as to meet our obligations for loans and interest payments. The Exchange runs on coin, good King, it lives and breathes the flow of wealth, and tapping that flow is akin to draining blood from a healthy body. The side effects may be subtle, but I assure you that they are there, and they may be dire.

Nevertheless, the Exchange also has a grand tradition of public works and improvement to Sav Altulas, so participating in a project the likes of which you are proposing for your "tax" money may not be so distasteful to us. However, we would appreciate it if you would give us some time to determine just what that project is going to be, as well as examine our internal funds to ensure that we do, in fact, have sufficient monies.

Your humble servant,
Felix Urd

House Laurier to Champions (4)

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With all due respect, it is my opinion that our own project are helping increase the prosperity of the city as much or more than any tax-related proposal that you could name, particularly in regards to Merdallan trade and airships.

Militia of Order and Justice to Champions (5)

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While we see no problem with giving money to support noble causes, what you are proposing is fully half of the Militia's monthly operating budget. This is money that has been gathered as donations from those we defend against the monsters in the dark, on the condition that it be used to help the Militia directly. I have never viewed the funds that we run on as our money, and I do not think it moral to simply hand over half of someone else's coin.

UAL to Champions (2)

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Yer jokin' right?

Militia of Order and Justice to Church of Neposh (6)

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Certainly. Our differences, though many, should and will be put aside for the good of the people we are both sworn to protect.

House Laurier to Sausage Guild (4)

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So long as we are allowed to place our own guards in the tunnels, selected from our cadet branch, I see no reason why the two of us could not enter into a mutually-beneficial relationship of this nature.

House Laurier to EBSA (4)

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Of course not. We have always respected the laws of this city, and having someone around to remind us of what they are from time to time certainly couldn't hurt.

Speaker for the Houses to Gear's Chosen (PM)

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Certainly, though understand that there are some arts that the Laheim are not permitted to teach to outsiders. What we can teach, however, should very much be enough to elevate your soldiers far above anything else found in this city.

**Greystone** · 2012-10-17, 07:09 PM (ISO 8601)

The EBSA

Mercantile Guild

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The guards will be very small and mostly confined to the grounds of the office itself. Thank you for allowing us to set up our offices.

Ram Revolution

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We are working with the Champions of Sovereignty and the Board of Education to retake the Palace. We can use all the help we can get.

Champions of Sovereignty

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With all of our forces being used to fight Shakers, Shifters, and demons in the palace almost every season we haven't seen growth in our wealth in a very long time. We have maintained our current revanue stream for a long time. If you can think of a way that we can increase our wealth, let us know.

I would also like to be clear. The Palace will go to the current government, the council, until a legitimate permanent government is formed.

**puppyavenger** · 2012-10-17, 09:21 PM (ISO 8601)

Gear's Chosen

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That sounds sublime. It leaves only the issue of cost. What are the rates, both for a short term, or to keep an instructor on retainer?

To Ram Revolution

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Any aid would of course be appreciated, and would allow us to speed progress well developing less..vulgar uses for the energy as well, and more efficient equipment to replace the coal-driven monstrosities currently used.

In return, do you have any issues of a mroe violent nature that need resolving? Although I'm sure we could fine a use for them, at the moment we have too many swords and not enough plowshares as it were.

To Champions

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Wonderful, such pestilences on the design of the city should be eliminated, and we would be happy to freely donate a detachment of clockwork swords to help in such an operation.

To Blackfists

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so what's this project you're talking about?

To Militia

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We provided the money and men for the designs you seized from Lead Farrows, and we're still waiting

**Eldan** · 2012-10-17, 09:57 PM (ISO 8601)

Blackfist to the Chosen [8]

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As we've said.... we are interested in the wild magic of downwind, but so far, navigation is difficult. Perhaps some of you could direct your attention towards inventing some kind of new navigation method? Some kind of machine that can navigate in chaos.

**ForzaFiori** · 2012-10-17, 10:00 PM (ISO 8601)

Ram Revolution (D ESP 9)

EBSA:

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Excellent. I assume that this is taking place this month? I can spare 6 MIL, as well as General Krodok's company. I am also seeing if the Gear's Chosen can assist us as well. They proved good allies in our fight against the gangs of the Pits.

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I don't have anything personal going on currently, but if you wish to help the city, the EBSA, myself, and some other allies are continuing our assault on the palace, and would appreciate any help we can get.

**puppyavenger** · 2012-10-17, 10:02 PM (ISO 8601)

To Blackfist

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It would take some research to figure out what would need to be made, but if you can guarantee the security of some of our mages we can start that this month.

EDIT: And provide a cost estimate, of course

To Ram

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Well, if it's practical, we'd be happy to provide the Gilded Pyramid and support.

**ForzaFiori** · 2012-10-17, 10:09 PM (ISO 8601)

Ram Revolution (D ESP 9)

Gears:

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excellent. Contact the EBSA for the planning, they're running the show for the most part.

Technists:

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are blackpowder weapons II still 5 WEL? I'd like to purchase enough for my army this month.

**puppyavenger** · 2012-10-17, 10:53 PM (ISO 8601)

To the Champions

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After some consideration with friends and allies, we have decided to instead put the two Mil donated to the good of the city towards helping to clear out Daisong Palace. I hope you understand that the Palace is currently a far greater blemish on he Grand Design of the city then any minor criminal fraternities

To the EBSA

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We would like to contribute the Gilded Pyramid and 2 Mil towards helping to clear our the Palace.

**Thelonius** · 2012-10-18, 06:38 AM (ISO 8601)

Bloodhaven

Wild Mages [7]

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So... Wild Mages.

''Greetings. I'm Dr. Morden Vasari, a Vice-Dean of the Daimot University. I would like to discuss the Longspeak Tower. After studying its history I believe it would provide much knowledge to the Daimot University and as such I wish to make it work as it used to.''

''However, I realize, that in doing so I risk destroying something unique and special, that has drawn you to the Longspeak Tower. I sincerely wish to avoid it and for that I need to help in understanding the wild magic of the Downline. Wild Magic means anything is possible. Even co-existence of order and chaos.''

''Now, you may think I'm just some out-of-touch University academic, who doesn't know what he is talking about and lacks power to even take control of the Longspeak Tower, not to mention affect its magic. Well, that's what the leaders of the Far Tippest thought, when I warned them about danger of Blackfists. They have chosen to ignore my advise and offer of assistance, and we know how that story ended. Whether its because of those hungry for Longspeak Tower's power, or those who deem it too dangerous to exist, things will change.''

[P.S. Why exactly are they fighting?]

**Ragnar Lodbroke** · 2012-10-18, 09:55 AM (ISO 8601)

To Doctor Vassari

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My good doctor:

- Are the Coffee talks happening [this turn]?
- The Peacocks have made an investigation regarding the woman who was found at the Wallen Wing. They may have found out important facts about the case. Is there a way I could meet with them withoutmaking it publicly known? Madame Beteoui woulñd attend.
- I wish to sponsor the Library for the University. Do I still have time? I offer 3 Wealth.

If not, I offer the same ammount to create a Scholarship that allows low-income students to learn Magic at the University.

To Sausage Guild

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We should begin construction this month. I will buy and man the pumps rest assured.

It would be 2 Wealth right?

The Champions of Sovereignty

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An orator
A man appears before the King, with a letter on his hand bearing the sigil of house Wallen.
He is well dressed and introduces himself as John Amrose, a city nobleman.
The letter is directed to the King:

Your most Gracious Majesty:
After very long investigations I have found this man and I'm sending him to you for tutelage.

His name is John Amrose, and his family is one of the older, most noble families in this city.

He has shown great capabilities for diplomacy, and his education is excellent.
He speaks six languages fluently; and most importantly, he is very charismatic (And has a good sense of humour), but he is more than capable to send a strong message to a big crowd.

His father died before the sorceress and he thought any chance he had of entering the political Arena was gone. He stayed out of the picture, and has never supported any Noble group (Such as my Party, Lord Matoff's, or the ESGE) so he will heed your Majesty's words alone.

It is my hope that you will protect him and give him a position in your Court (we have talked about the need Your Majesty has of an Orator and it is my opinion he would be very competent on the task)

Your Loyal servant, Lord Wallen

The young man looks at the king while James reads the letter. He is in control of himself (In fact he looks relaxed); despite this being a moment that could define his career.

Taxes
Your Majesty, the idea of returning to tax the population is a good one. However I'm using all the funds I have for the rebuilding of Dogma (I have taken a loan that will make matters complicated in the next few turns).
I must confess I didn't prepare myself for this eventuality. May I ask you for a favour? I offer my men to help in the Palace recovery project or in any other mission if you need them.

To House Laurier/GM

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"Milord: We have not talked in some time. I'd love to have a meeting with you.

Lord Wallen"

To the Exchange

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I will be receiving the Wealth of the loan this turn, right?

**HerbieRAI** · 2012-10-18, 11:31 AM (ISO 8601)

The Church of Neposh

To Champions of Soverignty (desp 7)

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We are currently rooting out gangs in Annoses and rebuilding the Bleak Cathedral. We are willing to let 2 MIL work toward providing order in the city, and we feel that would work better than any agreement on using funds.

To Militia Order of Justice (PM)

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Harvey Hashawk walks into the meeting room and gives a bow to Commander Kos. As they take their seats, Harvey speaks the first words
As you know, our two groups have a large presence in Old Town. I believe we can work together and make Oldtown as great as the other districts of the city. If you are willing to uphold the laws of the church and help spread the faith in Militia territory, we will let your militia become the guardians of old town. Would you approve of this arrangement?

**Thelonius** · 2012-10-18, 03:25 PM (ISO 8601)

Verdan Contacts [7]

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''Do you have any mechanical means of capturing images? Or mechanisms to guide small balloons in the sky?''

Champions of Sovereignty [7]

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''I would like to inquire about the amount of taxes you expect to collect and propose, that they be invested in two things.''

''Airship Factory: It will provide jobs for the people of Sav Altulus, improve our trade and military potential.''

''Daimot University: It will open prospects of high education for the city and make Sav Altulus center of culture and knowledge in Shattered Lands.''

''As a citizen of Sav Altulus, I also ask for assistance in defence of the city. There are rumors of Yellow Court Society in the Northside Black. Would you provide a few agents [1-2] to assist the Blackspell Watch in finding out, whether those rumors hide anything sinister behind them?''

ESGE [4]

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''I believe we should focus on the rebuilding of the University and finishing the Opera construction, but I’d like to propose that we also investigate certain archaeological sites to look for old magical texts and relics.''

''Do you have any agents to spare? I’m troubled by the rumors of the ‘’Yellow Court’’ in the Northside Black. Perhaps we should find out, what’s that about.''

[OOC – It appears there is still much work to do on Daimot University, so perhaps my suggestion with Gala was premature.]

ESBA [7]

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''I request access to the archives on the topic of one, Adel Moidreph.''

Sausage Guild [7]

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''I’m interested in what you’ve been finding underneath the Sav Altulus. Would you mind cooperating with me to excavate some old underground ruins? I’m interested in certain magical texts to add to the Daimot University Library as well as certain personal research of mine.''

Heladuit Court [4]

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''I’m prepared to supply [5] WEL as well as take a credit for additional [5] WEL to fund the writing and performance of the Opera. I will also spread the word, to attract support for the preformance [4 REP].''

Peacocks [7]

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''It appears a certain wishes to speak with you discreetly about an investigation concerning the murders at the Hospital. Will you or a representative of yours be favorable to the idea of meeting with her privately about the matter?''

Lord Wallen [7]

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''I’ll see what can be done about investigation.''

''I believe it would be better, if said [3 WEL] went into the reconstruction and organizational effort as Daimot University still needs a lot of work, before it can resume to be the institution of high learning.''

Technists Guild [7]

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''I was wondering, what reconnaissance capabilities do your flying machines have? I’d like to have something observed, from a great height. As I understand, your Airships can’t fly that high, but what about unmanned balloons?''

Blackspell Watch [5]

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''I’m curious about those rumors about the Yellow Court in the Northside Black. Is there any substance behind them?''

Zelmac Only

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''Are the ''Artists'' an NPC faction? As such would they be able to assist me in the Opera making with their MOR & Whatever they have?''

**Nyrt** · 2012-10-18, 05:50 PM (ISO 8601)

ESGE

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Yes, it may take some time to fully restore the university and get staff and materials.

**Zemalac** · 2012-10-18, 06:44 PM (ISO 8601)

Speaker for the Houses to Gear's Chosen (8)

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To hire Laheim: 4 WEL per 1 MIL.

To hire a trainer on retainer: 1 permanent WEL, for as long as you keep the trainer around.

Militia of Order and Justice to Gear's Chosen (6)

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We apologize for the delay. Those designs will be with you shortly.

OOC: I'm not sure what the Militia was planning to do with the MIL you were giving them...

Wild Mages to Doctor Vassari (7)

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Yeah, uh, no offense, but you kind of are an out-of-touch University academic. I mean, Tippest, that's practically part of Daimot. They're even in the same place, if you fold the city in half (which you would be stupid not to--it makes getting around so much easier). And even if I were to take your hypothetical real-world as truth, I am afraid I must challenge your perception of this situation as at all similar to Tippest. For example--and this is just one example, mind--I have three heads in my closet. I doubt even the richest overseer of Tippest could boast so many.

Your core assumption, however, seems to be that Longspeak is a source of power, and that by "fixing" the fractured effect around it you can gain some of that power for yourself. This assumption is so incorrect as to be dangerous, both to yourself and to your children. No one can control Longspeak. Sometimes, Doctor, you cannot heal that which is broken, only do what you can to contain the damage. This is not one of those situations, but you would do best to treat it as such.

P.S.: Because it's fun.

House Laurier to House Wallen (4)

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Of course, milord. At your earliest convenience.

-Alexandre Laurier

The Exchange to House Wallen (6)

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Of course, sir. The money will be arriving shortly via escorted paychest.

Militia of Order and Justice to Church of Neposh (PM)

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High Watchman Kos frowns in thought. "We are, of course, greatly in favor of improving the district in which we live," he said. "We have some doctrinal problems with your Church--the worship of an avowed godslayer, in particular--but I believe those can be set aside for the greater good, so long as the more fanatical members of both our organizations can be kept apart."

Verdan Contacts to Doctor Vassari (7)

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We do have means of guiding small balloons through the air (though I am afraid they are somewhat imprecise), but I am afraid your other request would fall under the purview of sorcery.

Peacocks to Doctor Vassari (7)

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Ah...murders? Are we talking about one of your patients who may have not died of natural causes? Because we wouldn't know anything about that.

Blackspell Watch to Doctor Vassari (7)

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Not that we're aware of, guv'nor.

**Thelonius** · 2012-10-18, 07:21 PM (ISO 8601)

Wild Weirdos [7]

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''Actually, if Blackfists propaganda is to be believed, some of the overseers were mounting the heads of the workers on their walls, though nobody actually believes that. Well, at least when those four heads of yours end up on spikes, people will saying: ’’Hey, Vasari got it right two times. Third time he correctly predicts horrible things happening to people, we’ll start believing him.''

''Now why wouldn’t the Longspeak Tower be a source of power? I have a number of historical records that concisely prove that the Tower was used as… And I do sound like an out-of-touch academic, don’t I?

You say the fractured effect is around the Tower? What’s inside then?''

''Can you tell me? Do you know anything about the owner of the Tower, before it was broken? Certainly with you space and time folding knack, you can took a peek into the before?''

''Also, would you mind telling me, why are wild mages fighting each other? I’ve always assumed it was for the control of the Tower. But that doesn’t seem to be the case.''

**razovor** · 2012-10-18, 07:27 PM (ISO 8601)

The Champions of Sovereignty

To the Mercantile Guild: [5]

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"No. The loss of the neighbourhood will set me back by almost that much. I know you'd use your money to the benefit of the city anyway."

To the Exchange [5]

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"Certainly, take all the time you need."

To House Wallen [PM]

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Orator

"It's a pleasure to meet you Ambrose. I gladly accept your support."

Taxes:

"Heh. Unavailability of funds seems to be an impediment for almost every faction in the city. We will gladly accept your help with another task though. We mean to take the palace for ourselves. The EBSA may stand against us. We require additional support. Hopefully a show of strength will remind them we are the legitimate ruler of the city, but force may be necessary."

"Can you muster your own arms, or any of the Lodstrom party to this task?"

To House Laurier [PM]

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"I understand."

"Might I be so bold as to ask your assistance with a more sensitive matter? We have worked together in the past. I freely granted you the broken arch, accounting for a full half of your influence in the city."

"I would be king, it is my birth right. The Council, despite it's weakness, has served as an appropriate intermediary while order was being restored to the city. Now that that task is nearly complete, I would take the palace, and cement my rule."

"The EBSA however, is intent to stand against me. They refuse to give up on the council, refuse to let a legitimate government establish itself. I request your help in taking the palace. A sufficient show of strength may convince them to support us, but otherwise, we must be willing to use force."

To the Militia of Order and Justice [5]

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"We understand. I'm gathering supporters for a city-wide watch. Are you able to spare any of your men for a such a task this month?"

To the United Alliance of Labour [PM]

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"No. Are you aware the Blackfist are playing games with you? That the Gear's and Doctor Vassari are plotting against you?"

"You are surrounded all on all sides, by men who distrust and hate you. You need friends if you're going to survive in this city."

"I would like to offer you my friendship. All I ask is your recognition of my right to rule the city."

To the Gears Chosen [5]

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"Of course. We are the ones leading the effort to reclaim the palace after-all."

**ArcaneStomper** · 2012-10-18, 09:57 PM (ISO 8601)

The Sausage Guild
Def Esp 7

To the Blackfists

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We would rather not get any hands in pies as many of those pies are ours. However it is always advantageous to know when someone is going to require more sausages before they get around to sending a courier. If you could bring us the rumors on the street of what people are talking about we would be greatful to the tune of [1 wealth] of sausages per month. We are also willing to offer another month's worth for the right to bring our tunnels under Fat Tippest.

(Both of which would cost you nothing so I think it's a good deal.)

To the EBSA

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We don't see any benefit to sending inspectors into our tunnels. To put it bluntly our engineers are much better at constructing ways through the underside of Sav Altulas than anyone else. And we are not mere greedy merchants to perform shoddy workmanship on our own tunnels. But still if you wish to inspect the tunnels below Old Town we see no harm in it. Just warn your men to be cautious of the Lizard Ways. We have schedules to keep and our lizards do not take kindly to stopping unexpectedly.

As for field offices you already have one in Guild's Row do you not. Why not simply expand there. I am sure you can find an empty guild house with ample resources to serve all of the Gilded District.

SGA (PM)

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Arcanists
Much as you have not looked for information on the Merdallen Knight we were unaware that anyone would be interested in discovering what lay underneath Sav Altulas. But we can contribute to the Library.

To the Champions of Sovereignty

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Would you please explain your vision for the City Watch in more detail. We are most pleased that you have taken our suggestion, and we are in fact prepared to send more forces than are strictly necessary, but we wish to make sure such issues as jurisdiction and where exactly they would be patrolling are clear from the outset.

To House Laurier

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We would prefer that you limit your guards to the entrances. As we have a rather strict no weapons policy inside the tunnels themselves since we wish to maintain neutrality even as the city is in this rather turbulent time. To be clear we have no issue with you placing the guards themselves there as long as they are willing to go unarmed, we simply do not wish any sizable armed force to have free access to the tunnels.

To House Wallen/GM

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It depends on what kind of pumps you want. If you want us to go underneath the noble houses it will require two pumps per neighborhood (I think) and the manned pumps are being sold for one wealth each, while the pistonless pumps are two wealth.

To Bloodhaven

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As we mentioned previously we have not been paying extensive attention to what was there previously, and we have not seen anything of interest under the streets of Sav Altulas, but then we have not dug under the Blacksage district either.

Which ruins do you have in mind?

**Zemalac** · 2012-10-18, 11:38 PM (ISO 8601)

Downline Wild Mages to Doctor Vassari (7)

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Oh, what kind head-spikers are these, that come to slay us with gold and wine! Funny that you should mention Tippest, actually--a little man with a little finger came by, and now I have a full furniture set from a manor house there. I can see how you might view being given such gifts as a tragedy, however, what with the obvious parallels to your mother and all. My sincerest condolences.

As for the Tower, its original use is irrelevant. It is broken. Shattered. You know how they call these the Shattered Lands? It started here, Doctor, at Longspeak. This is where the blow that broke Talidor fell. The human mind cannot relate to that sort of history. Many have tried, I assure you. The curious we never hear from again, the powerful we watch die, and the clever--of which we have only had one--return to us in one piece. Can you imagine the horror? One piece! He had not a scratch on him! We put the poor man out of his misery, of course. It was the only humane thing to do.

And I told you the answer to your final question already. We fight because it is fun. And because the stars and the moon do not care who rules, but we do. We fight because that is the nature of us mortals, to strive towards greatness, despite the posse of fools we may, in occasional fits of insanity, call friends, who try to drag us back down.

House Laurier to Champions of Sovereignty (PM)

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Seize the Palace? My understanding was that the entire structure was corrupted by the sorceress' failing magic. There is more at work there than the greycloaks, friend, and I am not too sure how helpful we would be against enchantment and magic gone awry. I hate to admit it, but my family does not have very good luck with magical matters.

OOC: House Laurier has certain traits that would provide penalties to operations in the Palace while the decaying enchantments are still there.

Militia of Order and Justice to Champions of Sovereignty (5)

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So long as we have some say in how our men are deployed, and the laws they enforce are just, we would be happy to participate in a city-wide Watch.

UAL to Champions (PM)

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Hate ta break it to ya Jamie, but all those people you mentioned? They've been very generous to our little Union lately. Yeah, there was a little mistake between us and da Chosen last month, a little ruckus and mebbe a misunderstanding or two, but no real harm done, see? And let me tell ya, you would not believe how friendly da Blackfist and da Doctor and erryone else has been, ya really wouldn't.

Dat's not da problem, though. Da problem is you's asking for damn near all of da Union's hard-earned money, coin dat's supposed ta go into tings like better work conditions and lunch breaks and lawyering fellows. We ain't like a company or somthin' dat you can just tax all unconcernedly, we's just a bunch of concerned citizens pooling their money fer a better cause, see? I didn't know dat's somethin' you's can tax, like.

House Laurier to Sausage Guild (4)

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Ah, I see. An understandable precaution. Out of curiosity, how do you plan on enforcing your no weapons policy without having a large armed force in the tunnels yourselves?

**oblivion6** · 2012-10-18, 11:56 PM (ISO 8601)

Mercantile's guild

SGA[PM]

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House Laurier: i understand your own soldiers are pretty well trained. after the recent battle, we have been forced to hire ex-bandits and mercenaries which may know how to fight but lack in discipline and any formal training. would you be willing to help train my soldiers? i can pay you of course...

Grimsage/GM[GM]

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say i bought BPW IV for myself and sent it to the technists guild. would that make it easier to perhaps reverse-engineer it for their own use in recreating it?

Grim: what im proposing is i shell out 7-8 WEL for the tech with you covering the remaining cost. that way i can send you the tech.

**puppyavenger** · 2012-10-19, 12:48 AM (ISO 8601)

Gear's Chosen

To the Wild Mages of Downline

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We've been approached by some men we believe to be mutual friends about beginning to figure out a way to navigate around and into the Tower. I'm here on a courtesy call to make sure that such a thing wouldn't cause to violent a reaction from you fine fellows.

To the Speaker for the Houses

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We'd love to acquire the services of one of your commanders or trainers on retainer to drill our forces into some semblance of Grace then.

To Militia of Order and Justice

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Wonderful, Van Ryan is anxiously waiting to receive them.

However, given the almost certain presence of heretical and discordant concepts within the texts, and the dangers of the Unenlightened trying to bring about a half-true Incarnation, we would ask some extra compensation for the late payment. Simply, we'd ask that we receive the original and complete texts and that you make no more copies. We understand that your Watch would most likely have no real use for the Designs yourself, and if anything Righteous comes of them we'd be happy to allow you to share in it.

Invade somewhere maybe?

To Ram

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Alright, The Gilded Pyramid and the detachment of Clockwork Swords doing good work which is apparently now how our taxes are handled, will be sent to help clear the Palace.

To Blackfists

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As an additional topic of discussion, the Celestial Network is up and running, and once certain adjacent projects are completed and we've extended the Network to the Ram's sections of Runner's City and Gaspar's Folly, we'd be happy to provide Tippest and your factories with Aetheric heat and light for certain favours.

**Thelonius** · 2012-10-19, 04:13 AM (ISO 8601)

To Moneylenders & Loansharks of Sav Altulus

''I’m looking for a loan of 6 [WEL]. Who would be willing to provide me with one?''

(Several smaller loans are acceptable.)

Sausage Guild/Zelmac [7]

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[OOC – Zelmac, you know what I want to find in those archaeological digs. Where am I most likely to locate it?]

Gear’s Chosen & Ram & Wren [7]

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''You may be aware of the situation in the Far Tippest. As you have been improving the situation in various neighbourhoods, do you believe you could accept a certain number of people, so as to alleviate situation there?''

Overseers Families from Far Tippest [?]

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''You have my condolences for your grief. I would like to inquire, if you are in any financial need or require any other assistance. I have tried to avert what has happened, though I didn’t expect for it to go so bad.''

SGA/House Laurier [PM]

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House Laurier

''I would like to purchase a shipment of Merdallion Steel for [2 WEL].''

''I also would like to point you to an opportunity to market your goods. As you know, Wren has recently slain Skeeve Redeye, the most feared man in the Shattered Lands. I expect many will seek to imitate Wren to appear as powerful and heroic as he. So, the fact that he did it with a blade of Merdallion Steel would certainly make many people wish to purchase a Merdallion Blade for themselves, as status symbol or as weapon, mighty enough to fell such terrible foes as Redeye.''

''I’m also funding performance of an Opera. Now I expect the high society of Sav Altulus to be there. If you were to sponsor it, then you would be in the spotlight as patrons of arts and thus attract attention you could use to promote your wares. Simply wearing a Merdallion Blade, a scent of exotic perfume or mentioning some foreign curiosity in gossip, can do wonders to promote business.''

Mercantile Guild

''Would you provide assist me in contacting people [Warlord Contacts] in the Shattered Land, who may be interested in either staging my Opera or seeing it?''

Wren [7]

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''I’m interested in acquiring certain relics of old. Would you provide me assistance, as I once aided you with capture of Skeeve Redeye?''

Blackspell Watch [5]

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''Well, then. Put a word on the street, that if Yellow Court does indeed exist, then it’s in their best interests to contact me at the earliest opportunity. It would be very disrespectful of them not to. If Yellow Court is just a rumor, there's that. If they exist, but chose not to reveal themselves. Well I will be forced to pry.''

Militia of Order and Justice [6]

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''Greetings. If you may give me a little time, I was really curious about something. You are Militia of Justice and Order. If you put the two together, it would make Law. So you are dedicated to upholding the Law.''

''But what do you consider to be the Law in Sav Altulus? Is it the archived legal texts of ESBA? The King’s Edicts? Divine Commands of the Most Just One?''

**Eldan** · 2012-10-19, 04:30 AM (ISO 8601)

Blackfist to the Sausage Guild [7]

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That deal can be arranged. Very well, starting this month, we will send a courrier around regularly giving you updates on any important events coming up, in exchange for food.

So far, not much has happened in secret this month that we know of.
The Gear's Chosen are hiring Laheim mercenaries. Wallen is borrowing money from the exchange. Vasari is sending requests for Arcane technology to Verdan. Vasari is trying to convince the Downline mages that we are a danger to them, which is funny. The Chosen are sending the Pyramid to help clear the palace, instead of paying taxes.

Blackfist to the Chosen [8]

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That would be lovely. Heat, especially, is very needed at the moment.

Blackfist to Doctor Vasari [8]

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You seem to mistake our intentions in Downline, Doctor.

And regarding the situation in Fat Tippest: we have secured deals for heat and electricity with the chosen, and regular free shipments of food with the Sausage guild.

**razovor** · 2012-10-19, 04:35 AM (ISO 8601)

The Champions of Sovereignty

To the Exchange, Militia of Order and Justice, United Alliance of Labour, and Houser Laurier [2]

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"I request a private meeting between all of you, to discuss matters of government"

To the Sausage Guild [5]

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"I would have your opinion on the city watch. But first, I would like to take a step back to our tax talks last month. I am considering your proposal of a council, and would know how much of the city are in favour of it."

"I would like to invite you to a private meeting, with about a dozen of the cities other factions. I'm hoping to find out what they would require to support my rule. Would you be willing to present your tax proposal to them?"

To the Technists Guild [5]

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