Total War - Icon City (IC)

[Orbiter]

Trifecta

East Temple Meeting[PM]

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It was decided this demon was a true bastard, she could almost admire his way......almost.

"Mmmm i prefer not to kiss and tell, besides if anything i am having more fun than i have had in some time in this situation....despite the danger of being melted into a pile of bloody goo".

"Hm i can accept four favours that you will choose and define now. With one term of my own, namely i refuse to act directly by action or inaction against the people or the property of those i am currently in an alliance with, that is my cultists, some close people with me and Lucianos"

"So what do you say?"


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Some time later after the tasks were defined the demoness had some questions.

"Um excuse my questions but i have a couple of them".

"Will the....deal? or someone, somehow notify me when and where i need to go in order to aid the Club?"

"What happens if i am weaker than the attacker and i am defeated, yet manage to survive".

[oblivion6]

The Family[Internal]

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Vorpal Chase:

Fine. I'm not willing to openly fight the Ideal over Vorpal; let's try another approach...

1. I'm going to assume Blaine would have at least some working knowledge of the local neighborhood and the best places to set up shop since he is a marksman? I want him, and [1 Mercenary] watching his back, using their knowledge of the area to locate and secure a decent observation post(maybe one of the higher buildings) from which to watch what happens when/if Ideal corners her. If an opportunity presents itself, Blaine is going to take a shot and hopefully eliminate Vorpal. Then, obviously, my men are going to get the hell out of there, as quickly as possible.

Metalclad:

1. My men would very cautiously approach the teenager, weapons lowered so as to not provoke her or force a retreat.

Gladiator would be doing the speaking for the group. If the boy attacked, he would be first to get hit. His Power should at least soften the blow. We just wish to talk. Seems to me like you're experimenting with a newfound Power you don't yet know how to control? If you're willing to hear me out, I think I can help you.

Questions:

Is there something similiar to containment foam in this setting? How easy is it to acquire(note I have some Black Market access, I think)?

[Ascaloth]

Sergei

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So hey, how goes the little inquiry into Peabody Labs?

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Okie doke, beautiful! Gotta send someone to help you out, right now! Hope you'll have some good moolah for old Sergei, eh?

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"Hey, steamkiddies! Yer all up to pull somethin' fer ol' Sergei? Dere be a pretty lady runnin' from 'e Super-piggies, n' she can use a lil' distraction to give dem 'e slip, eh? Yer all go to Slumsides right now 'n raise a lil' hell to draw their attention, ol' Sergei'll give ya 75% of wha' she pays. Deal?"

Charlie

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Observing the situation unfolding, Charlie quickly made his decision. Quickly dropping down from his vantage point while trying to remain unseen, he approached the girl from a secluded alleyway to keep himself out of sight of the gun-toting men. Once he was within earshot, he shouted out to her.

"Hey you, walking statue! Come with me if you want to live!"

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Cancel the Rotary Club attendance Action for Charlie.

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3. If Slumsides vandal is willing to follow, Charlie will use [Resourceful 1] to have both the vandal and himself give any pursuers the slip.

4. Charlie will attempt to assist Vorpal in her getaway from pursuit, using [Resourceful 1] and [Parkour Master 1] to lead her somewhere her pursuers would not think to follow.

[The_Admiral]

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"Oh yeah that reminds me, Doc's itching to take a look at that site, she'll take a couple of her assistants with her, that okay with you?" he asks.

[Thelonius]

Golden Flock

Sergei [M]

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Dear Sergei. You know that FEMA has shoot first, ask questions later policy, along with their ''burn everything just to be safe'' procedures. An investigation of things related to such powerful people is very dangerous. I'm reluctant to dig deeper, until I know more about the rewards.

[Eldan]

Gilgalesh Midturn [GM]

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Just two actions that need to be taken now.

First, the Black Bloods. Gil gave them an ultimatum, so I expect they will proceed to shoot me. My vague plan is to try and not get shot by jumping aside, grabbing the gun out of someone's hand and take out the small band that's visible there before retreating. If any of them elect to give up, I'll let them live.

After that, the war is on. With his strategist and fighter levels, I hope can organize an effective guerilla campaign against them. Not exactly kill them all, but make live decidedly uncomfortable for any black bloods in the district.

In the unlikely case that any Black Bloods actually elect to join Gil, he'll let them work alongside him, but not exactly trust them.

In the even more unlikely case that they are willing to negotiate, Gil will offer the usual: favours, his database, mercenary work, the chariot.


The second action is the Tatylwyrm. The plan is straightforward and probably very dangerous: lunge at it, grab it around the neck with both arms so it can't bite or breathe poison at him. Similar to how you'd grab a poisonous snake, only with wrestling holds instead of one hand.

Then try to keep it still while the rest of the team shoots at it and the armouredcape does his thing.

[Cognimancer]

Mordecai Carter

Gilgamesh [M]

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Hello there!

Caught wind of your lectures on the nature of magic. Solid stuff, really. Just a shame that there isn't more interest in learning. I'm something of a teacher too - not a great one, mind, but I try to keep kids from accidentally waking elder gods. Listen, if you ever need some enchanted items fitting for a man of your... stature, I've got a selection available at the Eldritch Emporium, over on the Waterfront. And I'm always happy to just meet other people who know what they're doing, too.

- Mordecai Carter

Cult of Bastet [PM]

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"That's about all I know for sure. I think they were spotted out in the Outskirts, possibly hunting for that mana node that popped up a few weeks ago. Not quite sure why they'd be after it; my knowledge of the modern Rex is a little lacking."

"As for 'payment', I just sent one of my apprentices out to the Goblin Market to buy the location of the locus. I just about found it on my own, but that's not enough - I'd like to keep it hidden from the wrong people, as much as I'd like to examine it myself. If you could help my boy at the auction to make sure things go smooth, I'd appreciate it."

Whispers at Argyle's [PM]

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"I... I guess... I'll see what I can do. Please hurry."

Paradigm

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With a gulp, the apprentice slid down the row of seats until he was close to Paradigm. "So... nice, uh, robes," he says to the mage. "So you're Paradigm? Cool name. That means you're like a model for something, right? For how something should be?"

OOC: Honestly, I'm not sure how stalling this guy is going to slow the auction any... but I'll do what the acolyte says. Mid-turn's just about upon us anyway, so if the auction looks like it's going to close, I make sure to up my bid to 8 Cash.

Internal [PM]

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Confirming trade of Mana Font recipe for Gem recipe.

[Ladorak]

Hardliners

A meeting in the snow [PM]

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Don't blame yourself, you're a hell of a tracker. Takes a lot to track a shapeshifter all the way into the city.' The Smith blows out his nose loudly 'Please pass the word about this. You know my group doesn't have the best reputation. We're looking at some sort of engineered shapeshifting super solider. This is really bad news, everyone needs to know and trust the person telling them.' What he has to say next pains him, so much so that he bites hard upon his lower lip before he can finally spit it out 'I don't know what to do now. Maybe if we had some of it's DNA... Tell people, we'll talk it over. You did good work today Dervish. I hope we work together again, and that I can be more help to you that time. We'll catch this thing yet, you'll see.'

SCK PM

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You do be some generous *****. That's cool with me, generous ***** be good people to do business with. 69ers won't let you down. You know I still have to kick this idea upstairs to... them. But I think they'll go for it. Pleasure doing business with you.

Helios PM

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They are. You have me sir, and gladly. I am I admit intrigued at the notion of the anti-bomb. When do I begin?
(Did this cost me an action? And do I start this turn or next?)

Boardwalk Business PM

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We'll take the hotels

HERO FORUM PM

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We tracked the bastard thing for a whole night. It's a shapeshifter and we lost the trail when it went up into Pyre Hill. This just gets worse and worse.

Super-Pac (E)

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The Superhuman Political Action Committee is a banner. It is a shining example. It is best you don't know that much about us. You should not be tarnished. We're good guys though, we're happy to help, it's what we do. My name is Belladona. We don't really do magic, but your information may well have given us a big lead, I'll get back to you on that.

As to the other thing, you can see in the forums what happened. My associate is a very thorough man, and he speaks glowingly of the tracker. It's smart enough to lay false tracks, smart enough to adapt correctly to it's surroundings, it's in Pyre Hill and we have no way of tracking it. I don't know what else we can do

Internal PM

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How would Belladonna's power come up in this case? What I mean is do I have to use an action to do it? I wasn't going to bother till right at the end, right bit of information just fell into my lap and putting 2+2 together (Getting 4... hopefully ). I know he's linked to the theft, I just don't know how

Also 69ers going to business. They're off to Fort Steyer and they're going mob handed. Mic Vacky move in to arrest all the local dealers, keeping a cut of what they bust (Always leaving enough for a hard conviction of course...) and uses his connections to keep cos out of the area. Storm Crow moves in and cuts down all other crime to keep the heat off (And again the competition). 69ers move in and set up to sell to everyone who's buying. Is it largely barracked soldiers who'll be buying?

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Merlin

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What type of favor would you like? I notice there is an individual calling themselves Aquatica in the area who seems to use Atlantian methods and that some Atlantian artifacts have recently gone missing. I would be happy to take action on either if it would please you. Otherwise you will have to request something of me.

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"[8 income]"

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"Let's see the depth of Paradigm's pocket and act measuredly."

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If you wish to deal with supernatural beings I strongly recommend you start to do so. I will however take your proposal.

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Super-PAC

Hardliners[e]

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I’d appreciate a more complete report on the excursion, if possible. Also any pictures or video you may have taken. Where in Pyre Hill did you lose the trail?

This shifter is the tip of the iceberg, but that doesn’t make apprehending it any less important. We’ll keep researching to support you in your struggle, even as we prepare for our own.

Merlin[e]

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Very well, we’ll begin processing the data right away.
On an unrelated matter, have you any advice on dealing with shapeshifters? Particularly locating one, although tips on neutralizing them couldn’t hurt either. I suspect our target is a mutant rather than supernatural in origin, if it matters.
OOC- I'll handle it in my midturn, be sure to mention the legitimacy of the trade in yours.

Mordecai Carter[e]

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Mr. Carter,
Saw you’re doing consultations in the paper. Heard you’re the best enchanter in town. Maybe you have some advice on dealing with a shapeshifter? Particularly locating one, although tips on neutralizing them couldn’t hurt either. I suspect our target is a mutant rather than supernatural in origin, if it matters. Swift reply would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Magister Fivsby, head of supernatural relations, Superhuman Political Action Committee

[Cognimancer]

Mordecai Carter

Internal [PM]

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Checking my Magic 2 database on shapeshifters, and the tracking thereof. Maybe I could get a bonus since I'm familiar with that kind of magic, through the Shifter Scarf - if it is actually magic.

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Merlin

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"Shapeshifters are varied, that's the point. If all else fails figure out what they aren't."
OOC: midturns are mostly for combat, data trades can happen anytime. I will make note however.

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trading magicII, Icon cityI for Movers and shakersII, all actions spent by SPAC.
Accounts and operations will use an income and an action to preform charity work.

[Lost Demiurge]

Order of the Hand and Eye
East Temple Crossroads [PM]

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The Low Master smiles, and shows your agent around the place. The place is gorgeous and radiates age and dignity. Examples of sacred geometry abound, and he notes several quiet wards worked into the building. While there's a good amount of decorative symbols that don't do anything, and flash to make the place look more impressive, it's built on a foundation of actual mystical knowledge.

Midway through the tour, he's nearly staggered by a forceful feeling of revulsion crawling along his skin.

Someone in this structure just did something horrible. This was very much a "Man was not meant to know" situation.

Gilgamesh
In the Rustbelt [PM]

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"Mother!@$!@! Threatening us? You! Awright, you asked for this!" He levels the gun...

But by then Gilgamesh is already in motion.

(TO BE CONTINUED... In the midturn.)

(Figure this'll take place a few days after the museum thing, for continuity's sake...)

Goblin Market
to Gilgamesh

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"Bargained well and true! Your passenger will find you later this month, after some business is settled."

"Oh, and the European journey is round trip, so you'll have no problem bringing him back, yes?"

Gilgamesh
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Are you spending any actions to trade databases with Lazarus?

Cult of Bastet
to Mordecai [PM]

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The Goddess looks at Mordecai. *Well, one possibility comes to mind. Lions gather around oases, and wait for thirsty prey to approach.* is her comment, on Aequitas Rex.

She nods. *Consider it done. I have someone watching the auction. What does your apprentice look like again?* She gets the details, then writes a letter, balls it up into a piece of paper, and tosses it into a nearby room. Cats pounce it, and chase it down the hall. *There, done.*

Lazarus
Banker's Meeting [PM]

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Lazarus' meeting goes over well! He's clearly a knowledgeable medical specialist, and the false background he created for Helios Core holds up just as well here. His presentation sells the elderly financier in charge of the review, and he shakes Lazarus' hand with a smile. "Well doctor, I think we can do business. Hm. How does [10 cash] repayable in [6 turns] at 15% interest grab you?"

Lazarus
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You'll get the database once Eldan confirms the trade, sir. You purchase a nicely isolated lab with attached office, and plenty of underground room!

Not sure what you mean by listing "maybe" actions. Do you want to do'em or no, or are you just ruminating? That's fine if so.

Watchmen
to Golden Flock [e]

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Holy heck, he's actually doing it? Well I hope he's who he says he is. Black Bloods don't go down easy.

And yeah, drugs are like the chief export of Slumside, man. Not much we can do there unless someone wants to help the place out with jobs, money, and such. Ain't no sense trying to stamp that out until then.

As to what went down? Place got hit last week by some Black Bloods gone hunting. They pick a place got no one who won't be missed, bust in, and kill everyone. Well almost everyone. Sometimes they take people alive, but mostly it's dead. Then they make off with the bodies and live ones alike. Ain't any of them ever seen again.

Golden Flock
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Oh yeah, it's about to get violent. You send in the reporters, they should get some good shots one way or the other...

Super-Pac
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Sadly, the knowledge in the databases is just that, knowledge. It isn't anything like evidence, or witnesses. You'd need proof, if you wanted anything that could hold up in court.


Mind you, you've got REP 3. Your name carries weight! Of course, FEMA's got a REP of its own, probably...

Doesn't mean you couldn't try making a stink about them. But Sharon's analysis right now is that there's a lot of flaws in this notion.

Oh, and You don't know anything more on the topics offhand. Those are just rumors swirling at the highest echelons...

Trifecta
East Temple [PM]

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The Bargainer smiles. "All right, four it is. Listen closely..."

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The pact sealed, the deal made, the Bargainer looks bored at Mara's questions.

"We have ways of contacting you if we need your help, never fear. You'll know."

"Oh, and if you're defeated, then hey, not your fault. Though if you throw a fight, you're hardly coming to my aid, now are you? That'd be a BAD penalty levied, if you tried something like that."

Trifecta
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You trade the mana gem recipe, and recieve the Mana Font recipe!

Mana Font (Rating 2 Enchantment, Cost: 4 Cash, Manufacture: 5 MP, Maintenance: 0 MP. +2 Mana Limit per turn.) An enchanted bowl that gathers and condenses mana from the ether, filling up to its brim with a renewable pool of arcane energy. Provides MP that refreshes every turn, but excess is not saved for next turn.

The Family
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Gladiator hurries to catch up with your mercs, only to have them report that the kid's starting to bolt! Seems like he was ready to run at the first sign of trouble.

Things aren't helped by some stranger Parkouring down out of nowhere, shouting "Come with me if you want to live!", and the kid running off with him. They're beating feat east, out of your turf. If you want to pursue, this'll be a mid-turn action... (And it will cost an action, it took all of your last one spent on this to find the kid.)

Meanwhile, Blaine takes mercenary backup and starts looking for a good point to take out Vorpal without being seen by the Ideal... (To be continued in the mid-turn)

Steampunks
to Sergei [P]

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"Hmmm... Sorry, but we're a tad busy right now. Talk to us next month."

Charlie
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The kid freezes, as the men lower their weapons and start to call reassurances... And the kid decides that Charlie's the less threatening option. She beats feet to follow him, hard pressed to keep up...

(To be continued in the mid-turn!)

Also, as Charlie is helping the kid, it'll take a little while to get over to Vorpal. He'll arrive in mid-turn round 2, if all goes well.

Mordecai
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You trade the mana font recipe and recieve the Mana Gem recipe!
Mana Gem (Rating 1 Enchantment, Cost: 1 Cash, Mana Cost: 3, Maintenance: 0 MP, Creates a gem that holds 2 MP until Used.)

A meeting in the Snow
Hardliners [PM]

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"Blame? No, merely frustration. I hate to lose a quarry after such time spent. Still, it is in the hands of fate, now."

He looks puzzled as the Smith speaks. "I barely know who you are, nor do I know much of your reputation. I can tell you my own is not much. I keep a low profile. But you needed a tracker, and there are few such in this city on the path of the righteous."

Dervish clasps the Smith's arm. "Well met. Perhaps we shall work together again. Send me an email if you find more on this matter."

And then he heads back to the woods, putting up his hood as he goes, vanishing into the trees like a ghost in white....

Helios
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(Yeah, sadly the interview did cost you an action. You can start this turn or the next. It's contract work, so you get to set your own schedule, to a point. Though if you go 2 full turns without working on it, they're likely to lay you off.)

Hardliners
Boardwalk Business [PM]

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You head toward the Hotels, poking around the various inns and B&B's... And the drone pings. Starts pinging more, once you find your way to a Holidaze Inn. Looks like the signal's coming from the parking garage... You're pretty sure she's there.

(Should you wish to investigate and possibly battle, this will cost an action and resolve in the midturn...)

Hardliners
Internal [PM]

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Belladonna's on site, and she can use her power for free if you wish. What exactly do you want to do with her power?

And go ahead and pay the action for the 69ers at Fort Steyer, that'll resolve in the mid-turn...

Mordecai
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Well, much like the Dresdenverse, there's a ton of ways to go about shapeshifting. Tracking one by its nature is going to be hard, especially since you don't know if it's a magical shapeshifter or not.

On the other hand, a spell to detect shapeshifters would probably be well within your capabilities, a ritual to reveal the location of all shapeshifters in the city would be straining your limits but still possible (Though costly and probably risky,) or an enchanted item that alerted you to the presence of shapeshifters would be doable as well. Really, any way you wanted to go about it.

Merlin
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You know those people you saw poking around Barside? They just moved into the Hotels, and they're poking around where Bastet mentioned the big metal thing is hiding. Looks like they're going to find it, in short order.You also notice a delivery courier standing not too far from them, puzzled and looking around like he's totally lost.

(Also, you start up some charity work. Got anything in mind, or just letting your prescience figure out where it needs to go?)

(And databases confirmed as traded! Make a note of this in your turns document, please.)

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to Merlin [PM]

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"<Ah-Kwa-Tee-Ka? Nonsense name. But it is possible that she may be a rogue. We have some deluded and insane members of our species, it is true. If she is a rogue, her capture or corpse would be a favor of goodly size. Rogues bring shame on us all, and stopping one would indeed be a victory on the Council.">

"<Yes, look into this, please. If it is a rogue, then take care of her, retrieve any items she may have, and inform us when you are ready to turn her over. Then we shall grant you the boon of knowledge that you desire.>"

"<Do be careful, though. Rogues know the fate that awaits them. She will not go easily, or willingly...>"

FEMA Meeting
Foundation, Ideal [PM]

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Carceri shakes his head. "I have nothing. Does FEMA?" The lady closes her briefcase. "No, I think we're done here. Last chance for questions."

When Agent Coldwell offers the Engineer's assistance, and the Foundation their doctor's she turns it down.

"The evidence from the lab, what little there is, is being assessed by assets better suited to it," she says, bluntly. "I'm also afraid that some of the contents of the place are a higher clearance than what you've got at the minute. Rest assured that if the situation changes, you shall be the first to know."

She sighs. "I can tell you this without risking censure. Anything you might find there would take months of analysis. Leave that part to us."

Argyle's Auction
Merlin, Mordecai [PM]

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Paradigm GLARES at Mordecai's apprentice. "I'm the future of magic, kid. And you best have a reason for interrupting me."

"Seven to Paradigm goin' once," says the troll.

The apprentice stammers, tries to think up a way to stall Paradigm, fails...
And Merlin speaks up.

"Eight to Mer... Wait, wot?"

The crowd parts, mutters, murmurs, and a few people at the fringes flat out run, as Merlin is revealed standing there.

The troll finally chokes it out. "[8 cash] from the... The Merlin."

Paradigm stares at him. Raises an angry finger. "What's your game, old man? You've got as much use for this locus as teats on a fish."

Hero Board [E]

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There's a collective "oh damn" at the Hardliners revelation that the creature in question is a shapeshifter, more groans that it's definitely in the city.

????@????.??? - Good work Hardliners! Thanks for staying on this. Wish I knew how to proceed, I guess we'll just have to keep eyes and ears open.

New Year's Party
(For those who have invitations, and are attending... [PM]

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Held at the lavish Pyre Estate near the highest heights of Nob Row, the windows of the main mansion are aglow, music can be faintly heard from the outside, and the long line of limousines stretches nearly to the gates. Everyone who's ANYONE will be showing! Though you might not want to be too early, it'd be positively CRIMINAL to be too late...

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Merlin

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The charity is directed wherever seems wise.
What turns document do you speak of?

Merlin hated not knowing people, hated it more than anything else about his power's limits. Until he saw the figures enter the building he had no idea how long he watched them. His memories didn't feel like being helpful, but the point where he could continue to focus on it had passed.
"You there, can I help you? I need to get going, but I'd be happy to give directions if you want to walk while talking."
Merlin entered the hotel and walked towards the staircase. "Can service order roughly 1000 lemons and a full sized mirror?"

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note that Merlin did not personally attend the Market, but I used his text color on habit, so I'm going to assume he suddenly decided to video-conference.
"Your not worth the pain she'd give me."
With that, Merlin cut contact.

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In truth, we don't have a use for it, but with our contributions you should be able to cover things.

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Although Merlin sent a letter apologizing for pressing concerns, he apparently couldn't resist dressing up his aid in pristine turn of the (19th) century formal-ware to deliver it. He brought a 400 year old wine as an apology gift and withdrew surreptitiously to a corner.

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I fear if I am to spend more time in this city I must become better versed in its super-normal denizens. Could some basic files on the matter be made available to me?

[Cognimancer]

Mordecai Carter

Whispers [PM]

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OOC: Hold up, did you just bid 8 Cash of my money? Or yours? Because right now you're going to win the auction, not me.

Super-PAC

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Shapeshifters, huh? That's tricky business. There's a lot of possibilities there - could be a lycanthrope, a changeling, a super, or as you suggest, a mutant - and life would be too simple if they all had the same weaknesses. And without knowing what exactly I'm dealing with, I can't offer you much assistance.

I might be able to whip up a spell to help track it down, but it'll take time, and this sounds disturbingly urgent. But I'll put it out there anyway - if I can figure out a way to detect shapeshifting, I'll let you know.

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Merlin

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Well I can take it if you wish, but 8 is the number after 7 and you were looking to bid, so perhaps you are interested. My offer to subsidize your purchase stands, as I presume does Baset's.

[Sithis]

The Ideal

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Coldwell raises an eyebrow at the FEMA woman, but doesn't object. "Fair enough. But as you say, if the situation changes, please let us know. If that's all, then I'm afraid I'll have to go. Stuff to do and whatnot. Nice to meet you all." As he exits, a perceptive person might here him mumbling, "Great, now I've got to find something useful for The Engineer to do, who knows what she'll try to do otherwise...

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Avalon is dropped of in...some kind of aircraft...right on time, fully decked out in his red and blue armor. Though it's pretty obvious that he's not used to attending such a high class party, he does fairly decent job of socializing.

Currently, he seems to be telling a story of one of his lesser known adventures to a few party-goers. "...and then I looked up and saw the car coming straight down at me! All I could do was grab the panda and jump off the bridge..."

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I guess the whole party thing will be assuming that Avalon was not killed/horribly injured during his pursuit of Vorpal.

Or perhaps it happened first? So then when did the whole thing with Vorpal happen?

Aggghhhhhhhhhhhhh continuity!

[Eldan]

Gilgamesh to the Goblin Market [PM]

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"None at all. I will have to come back myself, after all, so there's no problem with bringing someone back, too."

Gilgamesh Internal [PM]

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Yes, I will spend those actions to trade. I just thought those would go into the EoT.

[Ascaloth]

Sergei

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Aw darn, really now? Well, can't blame you for it, I suppose. Guess the job's too big for the payment I can afford to pass on to you. Oh well, next time then perhaps!

Spoiler: To Steampunks [P]

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"Darn, tha' be a cryin' shame. Say, yer all na crashin' 'e New Year party, by any chance?"

Charlie

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Leading the way in the escape, Charlie turned his head back to the kid, to shout at her.

"Lose the armour! You stand out in it, and you can't run well with it on! Lose it and follow me!"

With that, Charlie turned back, and stripped off his hoodie to toss it aside while running all the way; with any luck, it would throw the pursuers off. At the same time, he kept his eyes open for any opportunity to throw the pursuers off their trail. A hiding place where the both of them could vanish from sight, a secluded alleyway where two kids making out would be nothing surprising, a crowd they could blend into, or some poor lone schmuck who's about to lose his clothes...

[Nemesis67]

Lazarus Technologies

To Super-PAC (E)

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If I could offer you occult knowledge and the history of the city, would you be willing to part with your more closely guarded trade secrets? Morganstern and Helios could be useful investors or possibly competitors and knowledge would allow me to better expand my market share in this city.

As for Peabody, I'd rather get their side of the story before I say anything that is incorrect. I will inform you as soon as I can confirm anything. By chance, would it be possible for me to be included in the Heroes Forum as a consultant or observer? FEMA's involvement and silence is ominous and I'd like to do what I can to help, even if that's just giving out information.

OOC: Meaning if I got my hands on all of Databases Level 1, would you consider trading me Movers and Shakers 2 & 3? I can offer producing you TP for the slight gap in levels.

And I assume the forum is where all the talk of Peabody has gone on? Could I be included and get retroactive access to the messages? I'd like to tell them directly once I verify Peabody's data..

To Peabody Labs (P)

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Seated in his new office, Professor Lazarus dials out on the company's official line to his new competitor.

"Peabody? Lazarus. Heard truth of raid. Could assist, if desired. In same field. Understand dangers. Understand temptations. City safety highest priority. Cooperation?"

OOC: Trying out the Mordin voice, now that he's not speaking to investors. For now I like it. I will have to refine it though..

To Banker's Dozen (PM)

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Returning the smile and handshake, Lazarus enthusiastically responds, "Sir, I'll accept that deal in a heartbeat. Would you like to be kept informed as to my technical progress, or would you rather I wait until I can show you a finalized product?"

Internal (PM)

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Yeah, just blocking out actions for the rest of the turn. Seeing what I could do.

What is the interest rate going to amount to after 6 turns? And they wouldn't have a problem with me getting loans from like Helios Core, right?

So Midturn 1 or 2 I'll probably do the Peabody espionage action, but I'd rather talk to them first. I'll write it up later today.

[The_Admiral]

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"I think we've got something she might be interested in looking at, of course she'll have to keep it secret," the man says to Coldwall.

OOC:... Can we trade our tech databases and raise them to two? Also yeah, might I suggest putting the two mad scientists together?

GM

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Hold on, is the Director invited?

[Eldan]

Merlin and Gilgamesh [PM]

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"Hm. Sorry. I've been out of the loop for 400 years now. I find it difficult enough to bring myself up to speed on science and customs of this era. I mean, they've done some great things with music, but their idea of mainstream fashion just astounds me."
He begins to smother a stack of pancakes in syrup.
"Anyway. Magical ****storm. I only know two things, that ther's been a break-in at the museum, stealing Atlantean artefacts and that the Goblin Market is selling a new mana node. I'm sure you already know both of those."
The pancakes begin to vanish.
"You know me. If you need anyone to organize resistance on the more physical end, well, give me a dozen men and I'll turn them into an army. But as long as there's nothing to stab or shoot, I can't really help you."

[Thelonius]

Golden Flock

New Years Party [PM]

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Golden Flock arrives, represented by Eduard, who had his feathers painted in such garish colors, he’s overshadowing a massive gorilla, wearing white shirt and frak, that accompanies him. He’s very definition of the parrot - a chatterbox, yet witty and self-aware enough to avoid being annoying.

Sergei [Mail]

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''You haven’t named any payment.''

Internal [PM]

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I notice a ''Meeting in Snow'' PM - if it happens in the Woods, I may know a few things about it from Li’l Forest Animals.

I’ve brought Icon City Socialites with me so they can spread around the party and listen & chat with people. Eduard can’t be in every place, but he’ll have his associates near the most important personage.

Eduard is a Socialite 1 himself, so he’s in his element here. I’ll wait to hear who is present.

Die Kriegers [Mail]

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[Icon City Database]: Identify soil where I can plant these rumors so they reach Kriegers.*
[Rumor Monger]: Spread rumors that Super-PAC is planning a propaganda campaign that will portray the Powers as saints and Virtue, who are supposed to be anti-Powers, are such moderate wimps, they agree with half of the bull**** Super-PAC will be spewing.

*Yeah, I’m not contacting them directly - rather planting rumors in the place, where I’m certain they’ll reach Die Kriegers.

Watchmen [Location PM]

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''He sounded like a kook, so I'm not surprised. Probably thinks he'll go to some heaven with naked ladies and booze, if he dies in battle.''

''His nibs doesn't care about drugs - he' all about juicy stories to tell at his parties. And in this case he's real curious, what Bad Bloods do with the dead bodies. Everybody fears them because of it - makes them look special. If you've got any clues, that'll be helpful.

[Ascaloth]

Sergei

Spoiler: To Golden Flock [M]

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I haven't named any payment, Mr Eduardo, precisely because I don't think [3 Cash] is reward enough for something as risky as you just laid out, myself.

Now granted, I'm just asking around on behalf of someone else here, so I can pass on what you mentioned to the other guy, and see if he'll pony up more. If not, I don't think I'd want to waste your time, either.

Spoiler: To Professor Vector [E]

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Okay hey, Prof-man. Catch is, the thing about Peabody Labs is that FEMA is now involved. So, [4 Cash] isn't gonna cut it, least I don't think there's a soul in all of Icon City will take that much risk for so little payout. I'd say at least [6 Cash] upfront at the least is necessary, if you're wanting to get anything out of it.

[Orbiter]

Trifecta

East Temple [PM]

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"Good, although please do tell me how....clandestine i need to be in my help, i have a small pack of hell-hounds i can use if need be and you don't mind the fact that people might see or hear them".

"Dont worry about me throwing away a good fight i don't shy away from combat nor hate it, i am good at killing people, i haven't survived so long because i am tough, and stubborn..... oh and a heretical nun, heheheheheh those were some interesting times".
Mara almost forgot her fear for a moment with that old joke to her being called a heretic, it reminded her of the time where she disguised herself as a nun, who knew that people could see nun's so in such a lewd light if you pushed the right buttons, apart from her that is.

"mmm we should trade stories later......if you want".

((depends on the info he gives in the end))
"Anyway could i have some information if possible about the Outsider?, i am pretty sure i never heard of him nor know where i could start digging information to find what you want me to 'acquire'?".

[The_Admiral]

Mid Turn: Man VS Monster

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The Armoured man attempts to soften up the monster with his gun and draw its attention until the two agents and the civvie are out of the tunnel, his shots favouring accuracy over rate of fire thanks to Gilgamesh holding the beast down. He does that until he receives a call from the agents confirming the tunnel is clear.

When he gets the call, he shouts at Gilgamesh to get off the monster and get behind him and when he does so, finishes off the monster with Trigger Overdrive, a final attack type deal, yes his gun will announce the attack.

[bigstipidfighte]

Super-PAC

Internal[PM]

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On the Heroes Forum- I think there might have been some misunderstanding in regards to this, when I said there was a craigslist message sent I meant to Gilgamesh as opposed to a public ad. Which is silly, b/c I was forgetting Craigslist pretty much operates on e-mail anyway. So my fault on being misleading there, I don’t really mind if its kept as is. In addition to the PCs, I did contact the Tomorrow Force, Torchbearers, and probably some other known solo heroes like Freeway. Basically anyone known as a hero, even shady ones like the Hardliners.

Since I haven’t heard back from Edison Electric, how much would it cost to set up a private server by myself? Probably not able to do anything as high-grade as EEC would have, but I’d imagine a [very] low-volume server with moderate security wouldn’t be too expensive.

Who do I know is in the Crossroads Club? Since I have influence with them, it’d be nice to know who that influence applies to.

Also, if it’s not official yet, I’m now noting that my people are handling the exchange of movers and shakers 1&2, magic 1&2, and Icon City 1 with Merlin via Freedom of Information.

Mordecai Carter[e]

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It is rather urgent, I’m afraid. Last known location Pyre Hill. If it’s taken to impersonating someone, could be at the Pyre party. I could arrange an invitation for you if you’re able to detect them by proximity, and we could talk more freely there than over the net. Don’t really have much in the way of funds to hire a wizard, but the chance to rub elbows with the IC elite might be worth something in and of itself. Appreciate anything you can do to help.

Sincerely,
Magister Fivsby, head of supernatural relations, Superhuman Political Action Committee

Lazarus Tech[e]

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Basic information on magic and IC history is already available to us. Up for trade as well, if you’re interested. Tech and supers are where we’re lacking, since the tragic demise of some of our best experts. In addition to the deal we offered, if you’re able to provide more advanced data in one of these fields, we’d be prepared to offer everything we have on local corporations. Again, we’d handle the labor involved in the exchange. Frankly even those secrets are risky to share, I only consider the move since you’re an industry insider.

As to the hero forum, it was set up to give local capes a place to collaborate. Even though I set it up, it’s really not the PAC’s place to let non-heroes into the forum. Just because I’ve decided to trust an organization doesn’t mean I should force that decision on every hero in the city.

OOC: Already have magic 2 and IC 1. M&S 3 has data on Morgan, Helios and Peabody I’d be willing to share in exchange for level 2 of anything else. M&S 3 really is pretty much exclusively dangerous secrets, so I’m playing pretty close the chest with the highest database.

New Year’s Party[pm to all attendees]

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Sharon shows up on time and with little fanfare, in an unassuming evening gown. Anyone who doesn’t know her personally will likely take no notice of her at all. The man with her is another story. Decked in a “wizard’s robe” complete with a foppish pointy hat, magister Fivsby looks like he’s ready for Halloween. It’s obviously a quality garment, but that doesn’t make it any less ridiculous.

They take an interest in Eduard, but no moreso than anyone else at the party. Sharon approaches him long enough to introduce herself and offer a business card. Brief looks of annoyance cross their faces at Avalon’s flamboyant arrival.

MRB at the party[pm]

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[Influence 3]
After a period of mingling Sharon will attend her meeting with director Carceri. Once the pleasantries are over with…

I’ve been looking into the Peabody situation. From my correspondence with your department I’m guessing you’ve already heard yourself, but I’m fairly certain Peabody Labs was involved in human genetic research, possibly with the intent of manufacturing new supers. My contacts say they found tracks leading from the labs to Pyre Hill. Shapeshifter tracks. FEMA is completely shutting me out, and frankly I suspect they’re not doing as much as they should be to help resolve the situation. Have you had any luck investigating this on your end?

IC Historical Society at the Party[pm]

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[If possible I'll have this meeting be chronologically before the one with MRB, in case I learn anything relevant to my talks with Carceri]

Sharon and Fivsby will be keeping their eye out for Pyre, since the phone call never amounted to anything. Assuming they manage to meet with Pyre…

"I’ve had my people looking into the heist, and it’s got me to thinking. Six months is a long time to let something sit without inventorying it. Especially something you were willing to trade Tesla artifacts for. Rumor has it you’ve taken it upon yourself to keep some of history’s more dangerous treasure away from the public. Considering that these items are quite possibly cursed, and quite definitely the target of many criminals in the past, I have to ask. Did this collection contain some of those dangerous treasures? Don’t get me wrong, I admire the effort. But if you know something that could help with the recovery of dangerous items from dangerous hands, perhaps the time for secrecy is at an end.”

Sergei[p]

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What’s your fee on a shapeshifter? Would you be able to track one down, or would location need to be provided?

[Ascaloth]

Sergei

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"Eh? Whaddaya mean wha' be my fee on a shapeshifter? Wha' yer want me to do wit' one? Track one down, or buy one from somewhere? Fix you wit' one, or send dogs on it? Fight, or ****?

Details, friend. Dun leave ol' Sergei hangin' like tha', and expect him to read your mind, eh?"

[bigstipidfighte]

Super-PAC

Sergei[P]

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"My interest is in a specific shifter. In the IC area. Tracking it down, neutralizing it. Got a pricetag on either or both?"

[Ascaloth]

Sergei

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"Ah, righto! Now we be makin' some sense, eh?"

"Well arright lady, listen. Ol' Sergei 'ere can tell dis be 'e first time yer dealin' wit' a fixer like me, so I be walkin' yer thru' how dis works, eh? Yer wanna haf Sergei find yer someone willin' to do wha'ever work yer haf, it be ye namin' a price fer it. 'Course, higher 'e pay, more likely I can find ye 'e right bloke fer 'e job, eh? So wha' it gonna be?"