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Post by Joltz on Jan 30, 2020 15:20:42 GMT
Helga interprets the Regent's words as if she wants a straight forward pitch. She nods with a slight enthusiastic smile.
"We've come here, all the way from Ravnica, to conduct an investigation into the murder of Nicol Bolas. Since the crime happened on your territory, I'm sure your agents have already started their investigation. I want to propose full transparency. That our task force works alongside your task force. By combining our resources, we'll get to the truth faster, while also being able to exclude each other as potential perpetrators. Salec forces are probably at the absolute bottom of our suspect list, but we have to investigate every angle, as do you. Are you open to that?"
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Post by drallore on Jan 30, 2020 22:56:02 GMT
The regent sighs
"This again? Look, the murder of Nicol Bolas is a complete rumor, made up by some of our more imaginative citizens. We're conducting our own investigation into what caused the damage to our city recently, but I can confirm with you that Nicol Bolas was no part of it. Me and my highest ranking soldiers were out the entire day amongst the town, I somehow doubt we would have missed the manifestation of malice contempt being slain on our grounds. However. if your people are still so convinced that there is something to be discovered here, you are free to conduct your investigation and speak to whoever you wish, I truly do not care."
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Post by Joltz on Feb 1, 2020 9:04:41 GMT
Helga rubs her chin. If she were to accept the possibility for this narrative to be true, their group would have to return to that awful Gnome with some hard evidence. Intuition roll to suspect if she's hiding important facts around this matter IN510mr15d6
"We were sent to Salec with that story, I understand that it might be frustrating. Although it's good that we're here, talking to one another. Exchanging information will bring us to the facts quicker. If the story of Nicol Bolas' murder is bogus, we'll have to prove what really happened. Otherwise our superiors will not be swayed. Who is leading the investigation from your end and where can I find them?" 5d6
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Post by drallore on Feb 2, 2020 0:27:17 GMT
Helga can tell that the Regent is speaking with full sincerity. She truly does not believe she ever saw Nicol Bolas, and that he never died in her town.
"Currently Knight Warden Balthmia leads the investigation. She is speaking to townsfolk as we speak. You would likely find her in the city square"
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Post by Joltz on Feb 2, 2020 16:45:47 GMT
Helga bows her head to the Regent with deep respect. Even though she was thoroughly insulted by an outsider, the Regent was still able to find a way to work together. The fact that she seemed sincere about the matter meant that either she was right and the Gnome might have spun a bunch of lies to further whatever agenda, or the Regent was somehow made to believe this to be the truth.
"Thank you very much for your time and transparency. The next time we speak, I hope I can deliver you some answers."
She takes her leave and tries to find her way out, with the goal of being reunited with Ghot and Adoel. Her anger towards the angel is still mauling around in her head.
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Post by spikehed on Feb 6, 2020 14:19:22 GMT
"Hmmm..."
The massive elemental groaned and glanced toward his vampire companion. The word or name meant next to nothing to Romil, but he seemed to be much more connected to the dealings of people within Ravnica.
With the giant tortoise having filled the smaller craters, Romil called upon the elemental energies again. The vines and leaves of his body sprouted a new shape. Initially, the body could only be described as humanoid at best. Once completed, however, a beautify nymph stood demurely at Romil's side. Clothed in strategically placed leaves for some modesty, the scent of flowers pervaded the air.
Romil pointed toward the man and the Florges seemed to understand. She focused and placed a hand on the man's shoulder. The glowing energy infused him, healing his wounds.
Romil summons Florges.
Florges uses Wish on Daxas.
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Post by drallore on Feb 6, 2020 20:10:29 GMT
Ghot and Adoel wait for Helga outside, having a mild conversation amongst themselves. Ghot turns and looks at Helga with 2 of its heads. "WaaAS itT SuccESsful?"
Daxas is fully healed, and chuckles a bit at Romil's kindness "Really, you are simply too kind""Such is the generosity of the benevolent Selesnyan guild. It's honestly good fortune he chose to explore out here my friend. I doubt I could've done much to assist in your injuries"Tenor Kabrul steps forward, to take control of the conversation. "This name you heard, Usiel. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with it. Would it be safe to presume you're also unfamiliar with it?""Unfortunately yes. I have absolutely no idea who or what an Usiel is.""Hmm. Doubtful it's a citizen of Ravnica. If there was someone there who was strong enough to defeat Nicol Bolas single handidly, I certainly would've heard of them. Well, it still of great help. Thank you for your assistance Daxas. Allow me to repay you with this"Tenor Kabrul snaps his fingers. Suddenly, the demon child looks up from the games he was playing with the other children, and rushes to the vampires side. The child started drawing some sort of alchemic circle into the sand, paired with demonic characters, then suddenly, a small burst of flame erupted from the ground, summoning a miniature horror who sniffs about the sands, exploring the new environment. "This little sprite should be of help next time you're in danger. It'll fight to the death for you. Literally. It's combustable. Well, I think we've done just about all we can do here. Shall we return to our friends?" Tenor Kabrul begins walking back into the direction from wence you came.
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Post by spikehed on Feb 7, 2020 14:57:12 GMT
"Good bye."
Romil gave a small bow of his head to Daxas. With a wave of an arm, the nymph returns to her plant-like origins and rejoins his body. The tortoise recognizes the time to depart is now, sinking back into the sand like some sea creature of legend.
Romil begins to move after Tenor and the demon-child as they are quick to return to the others.
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Post by Joltz on Feb 8, 2020 9:30:15 GMT
Her eyebrows are tense, as is the rest of her face. Helga cannot hide the frustration she has for Adoel. She refuses to look at the Azorian and addresses Ghot's question: "Long story short, the Regent doesn't believe Nicol Bolas was killed in Salec. She claims it was a rumor started by one of her citizens. Although something caused that crater, so they're thoroughly investigating it. Knight Warden Balthmia is leading their investigation, so we need make haste towards Balthmia, who is to be found in the city square."
After her concise briefing, she starts walking towards the city square, leaving her body language open to further discussion, but preferably doing so while walking.
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Post by drallore on Feb 11, 2020 23:42:52 GMT
Romil and Tenor Kabrul meet back up with Helga, Ghot, and Adoel sometime into the city square.
"Well! You all look . . . horribly agitated? Soooo . . . the meeting with the regent didn't go well?
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Post by Joltz on Feb 12, 2020 6:40:33 GMT
Upon being reunited with their traveling companions, Helga is pleasantly surprised. Although when Tenor makes his remark, she quickly thinks about how to explain the obvious, and decides it would be best to let everyone know what happened, so the group can make better decisions in the future. That's how she justifies it for herself.
"Well we learned 3 things:" Helga holds up a closed fist, and brings out one finger per point. "First, the regent is convinced that Nicol Bolas was not killed here in Salec. She says it's a made-up story by one of the citizens. Second, they're investigating what caused the crater. Their lead investigator is someone called Knight Warden Balthmia. They're supposed to be around here somewhere. And third, Adoel, while looking the part, is detrimental in diplomatic situations. I'm sure she has a bunch of wonderful qualities, but letting her talk to someone is not one of them."
She manages to nip it at that point. Helga is still immensely frustrated with the angel and would rather drag her through the mud entirely. But in this group, she doesn't want these people to think she's petty. So that motivation gets the upperhand for now.
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Post by drallore on Feb 12, 2020 7:18:00 GMT
Adoel shrugs
"Never liked talking to people. More of a, "sit alone in my tower organizing civil orders" and the like. Mortals are a bunch of ****** Running *****s."
Tenor Kabrul writes that last remark down, inspired by it's nuance and vulgarity.
"Ah, it seems the regent has fallen under the same spell as many of the poor citizens out east. A man told us that the regent isn't the only one who believes Nicol Bolas had nothing to do with the destruction. Evidently anyone who actually witnessed the final explosion seems to have become convinced that no fight nor dragon occurred. Those who hid however? Remember everything in great detail. Some sort of thought erasure it appears. Common amongst certain . . . more nefarious groups."
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Post by Joltz on Feb 12, 2020 8:00:15 GMT
Helga shakes her head when Adoel speaks. It's apparent that she doesn't approve of her mentality in the slightest.
She burrows her way through the frustration for the angel, and thinks about what Tenor Kabrul states.
"Perhaps we're going to have to assume 2 theories and try to prove and disprove them both. Because it can also be the other way around. That Nicol Bolas was actually not killed here, but that a select amount of civilians were mesmerized in thinking that it did happen. Unless you guys found some conclusive evidence that it did ..." She ponders a bit more. "We'd have to actually prove what happened without relying on witness statements about the actual event ..."
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Post by drallore on Feb 12, 2020 23:41:15 GMT
"Don't forget miss helga, we found the body of Nicol Bolas in the center of the crater. It can be safely assumed that the dragon definitely died here."
Adoel has remained unphased by any of Helga's jabs at her. Perhaps the angel is genuinely unaware that Helga has any ill feelings towards her at all.
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Post by spikehed on Feb 13, 2020 13:31:07 GMT
"Hello."
The treant offered a small wave of the massive hand to the companions they had left behind initially. The delay between the rest of the group's conversation and Romil's greeting seemed completely on par with his generally slower pace of speaking.
"Helped people. Learned name. Usiel. Go home now?"
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Post by Joltz on Feb 14, 2020 16:55:27 GMT
Helga ponders. "Hmm the body, maybe I missed that part. Have you guys seen the body?"
When Romil speaks, Helga curiously asks: "Usiel?"
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Post by drallore on Feb 19, 2020 4:11:28 GMT
"Yes, our new friend Daxas claims that a humanoid figure was fighting Nicol Bolas one on one, and Usiel was cursing it under the named Usiel. I think it's safe to assume that who or whatever Usiel is, they're responsible for Nicol Bolas's death."
The demon child attempts to climb attop Romil's head and play with his branches
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Post by spikehed on Feb 24, 2020 21:51:02 GMT
Romil didn't seem averse to the child climbing on him. He was a tree. Kids climbed trees. He lifted his arm parallel to allow an easier climb.
"No burn."
A single finger was held up once the child was atop his head branches. The tone was firm and graveled. A clear warning against what he had seen the impish youth doing in the meeting hall.
Directing his attention back down to the others, he repeated the question asked a moment ago.
"Home now?"
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Post by Joltz on Feb 26, 2020 6:43:04 GMT
Helga ponders upon learning this information. It doesn't feel like the most thorough investigation. Although they do have something to go on.
"If you trust that this information is 99% accurate and that there is not much more for us to learn - in the short term - here in Salec, then we can indeed conclude our business for now and head back. Would you say that is the case?" She looks everyone in the eye.
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Post by drallore on Feb 26, 2020 21:56:47 GMT
The name Usiel doesn't seem to mean much of anything to Helga, but she can at least discern that it isn't a name she immediately recognizes, so it's probably not an important member of Ravnican culture. After Romil gave clear boundries to the child, he gives an irritated huff, but seems to be willing to comply with Romil's request. Tenor Kabrul, Ghot, and Adoelall seem content with traversing back to Ravnica. With a turn of her hand, Adoel summons a minor portal, returning you all to Ravnica.
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