Blast From The Past: Subjugant Interviews An Officer

[Gifnab]

Sorsha tells you 'Hello, Elder.'

You project to Sorsha 'Ahem... Elder? I suppose! What can I do for you, Officer?'

Sorsha tells you 'I have a question or two. Probably you know that there are a lot of portals around Val Miran, looks like a demon portals and... a demon flying around Val Miran. Did you ever heard anything of them?'

You project to Sorsha 'Oh how you've turned the tables! And here I was hoping to interview YOU!'

Sorsha tells you 'Interesting.'

You project to Sorsha 'I can tell you with certainty I have yet unresolved the issue of demonic portals. Can we meet in private?'

You project to Sorsha 'Perhaps your Palace... or near.'

Sorsha tells you 'Of course. I come.'

Sorsha nods.

Subjugant sweeps low with a bow.

Sorsha stands at attention and gives a brisk salute.

You say 'Veddius Gesh'Vel at your service!'

You say 'Ahh, a wondrous time to get the wisdom from a sworn officer of the law!'

Subjugant grins evilly.

Sorsha smiles happily.

You say 'Now to the issue at hand, Demonic Portals? '

Sorsha agrees absolutely.

Sorsha says 'Yes, please.'

Subjugant strokes his chin, 'What do you believe has brought them about?'

Sorsha says 'I have several ideas.'

Sorsha says 'Probably...they had been brought because of the issue with the faeries.'

Sorsha says 'They seek another source, or another energy. Why not try to take it from Val Miran?'

You say 'Ahh yes...'

Sorsha says 'But seems like this is demonic portal.'

Subjugant shakes his head, 'Indeed, quite the crime...'

You say 'You believe the faeries then, have designs for your City of Light?'

Sorsha says 'Or some demon found a way to increase his power by making portals and make a demon invasion?!'

Subjugant gasps in astonishment.

Subjugant pulls out a clipboard with writing parchment and begins to scribble furiously.

Sorsha says 'Something must had brought them here.'

You say 'Indeed, hmm... yes indeed.'

Subjugant points to Sorsha with the back of his writing implement, 'Indeed something must have.'

Sorsha says 'Additionally there is a demon flying around Val Miran, a huge one.'

You say 'Perhaps the faeries are in League with the demons... using portals to transport theirs to your City of Light?'

You say 'How do you find this development?'

Sorsha says 'I don't believe in coincidences.'

Subjugant agrees absolutely.

You say 'Nor I, Adjudicator. Nor I.'

Sorsha says 'It is possible.'

Subjugant indicates the spring, 'Have as much as sates your thirst.'

Subjugant smiles at Sorsha eerily.

Sorsha smiles happily.

Subjugant nods.

You say 'And what of the Nexus? Do they have a hand in this?'

Sorsha says 'Everything started with the source problem.'

Subjugant agrees absolutely.

Sorsha says 'I've spoken with Azan, I don't believe him very much, however.'

Sorsha says 'He said that he has nothing to do with it, or Nexus.'

You say 'This Source seems to be waning significantly. It is quite the shame.'

Sorsha says 'I see their gateways looks quite different than the portals.'

You say 'Perhaps it is some sort of clever disguise?'

Sorsha says 'Could be, could be.'

You say 'I would love to blame the Camp for this calamity, but do you believe they have the wisdom to pull of such a stunt?'

Sorsha smiles happily.

You say 'Brutal savages they, but conjurers... probably not.'

Sorsha says 'I think for the first time I can exclude them for sure from this.'

Subjugant nods and hmms as he looks down and scribbles more notes.

You say 'What statement can you make on the Camp at this time?'

Subjugant peers intently at Sorsha.

Sorsha says 'I don't believe they have the power to summon portals.'

Subjugant bites the edge of his writing implement, 'The Power? Or the intelligence?'

Sorsha says 'Both?'

Subjugant agrees absolutely.

You say 'Quite understandable.'

You say 'I can't but help have noticed your superior has made his presence here... do you believe the Imperator has any leads on this portal matter?'

Sorsha says 'Unfortunately I haven't spoken with him recently.'

Sorsha says 'It's been quite a time.'

You say 'What do you believe, if anything, is his significance? '

You say 'Its... rather. I don't mean to offend.'

Sorsha says 'I don't believe it is related to him at all.'

Sorsha says 'Trully? '

Sorsha says 'I believe it is an invasion.'

You say 'Do you believe it has what it takes to protect the cities from these current events?'

Subjugant nods.

Sorsha says 'No, the cities are vulnerable.'

Sorsha says 'Quite vulnerable.'

Sorsha says 'I have no idea of the size of the invasion.'

Subjugant gasps, then writes down something interesting, accenting it with a large X.

Sorsha says 'But IF that is an invasion we are in trouble.'

Subjugant whistles appreciatively.

You say 'What will we do in such a momentous event?'

You say 'What will the Empire do?'

Sorsha says 'Several things, I've already proposed double the guards in Val Miran.'

Subjugant nods twice, waiting for more.

Sorsha says 'We are now working on exit plan and strategy of evacuation of the city in case of such thing happens.'

Sorsha says 'Probably in Fort Blackwatch.'

Subjugant raises an eyebrow, 'And where is your safeguard to keep the citizenry well away from danger?'

Sorsha says 'I was thinking of Fort Blackwatch.'

You say 'Surely Maelbrim is not large enough to sustain the life of TWO bustling cities!'

Subjugant nods in enthusiastic agreement with Sorsha.

Subjugant nods.

Sorsha says 'Additionally we have the idea of asking allies if they can spent some of their armies in case of emergency.'

Sorsha says 'So what do you think about that?'

==Planetary Anomaly occurs==

Subjugant's eyes flicker dark red and his face seems to tear away from his head for just a few moments after the anomaly before returning to normal.

You say 'Ahem..'

Subjugant arranges his clipboard again, 'Yes, allies are always a good backup plan.'

Sorsha says 'I fear it should not be just a backup plan.'

Sorsha says 'But one of the main plans in case of attack.'

You say 'I see. '

You say 'Then it seems you have concern for the cities well in hand.'

You say 'Do you worry at all that the Family might take advantage of his chaos, should it come to unfold?'

You say 'I am sure there is a profit to be made, somewhere in the mix.'

Sorsha says 'I haven't heard of them for a while, I have to say I haven't though of that.'

You say 'It may be worth considering.'

Sorsha says 'It is possible, indeed, but if they hide for the right moment they are doing pretty pretty well.'

Subjugant nods.

You say 'Quite so. Merely a question I must ask as an investigator.'

Sorsha says 'And covering their tracks extremely well also.'

Subjugant peruses his notes and seems satisfied, 'Have you any other questions for me?'

Sorsha says 'For the moment I doubt they can do such a profit, but still I don't get them out of the picture.'

Subjugant nods slowly, considering the words.

Sorsha says 'The most important question: Do you know of something more than me that can help us in the investigation?'

Subjugant bites his lip, 'I know what I am told. It is not my job to solve this equation, but to report on it so the lands may know the truth.'

Subjugant smiles happily.

You say 'I suppose one last question has arisen for me: You have become well known as an Executioner of the Order. Is there anyone who you'd see executed above the rest?'

Sorsha says 'Will you assist us in case of emergency and provide us resources in need of a battle?'

You say 'By the Tower? It is quite possible our resources may be used to aid in the event they are needed.'

Sorsha says 'I believe in Law.'

Subjugant counters, 'But you have a reputation as an Executioner.'

You say 'Was it unfounded?'

Sorsha says 'The ones that breaks it, must be executed if their crime is enough for it.'

Sorsha says 'The ones that breaks it, must be executed if their crime is enough for it.'

Subjugant nods slowly, 'And none fit the bill, currently?'

Sorsha says 'Ziviz, from Watcher.'

Subjugant nods.

Subjugant looks down and scribbles furiously, 'Very good.'

Sorsha says 'Unfortunately this is the only one for now.'

Subjugant gives Sorsha a wink, 'If you ever catch that one, give him my regards.'

Subjugant begins to pack the clipboard away into his brown bag.

Sorsha says 'One more thing, is it possible to seek more guidance among the Tower and give us exact answer if you will be able to assist us with resources and probably guards?'

Sorsha says 'In case of emergency, indeed.'

You say 'I would say our resources may not befit the City of Light... zombie goblins and other dreadful creatures... I have seen.'

You say 'But if you'd have them, they may be tapped.'

You say 'They are not mine, so a correspondence with the Tower itself may be appropriate.'

Sorsha nods.

Sorsha says 'Indeed, indeed.'

Subjugant nods in enthusiastic agreement with Sorsha.

Sorsha says 'I thank you for the interview, then.'

You say 'Well if you've none other questions, I may bid you adieu and good day. And my thanks.'

Subjugant sweeps low with a bow, and trots off.