« on: Apr 4, 2010, 4:49PM» Repost
After an encounter with some of the local gangs, the team was able to get a piece of information from the Vendor. He had been in contact with his supplier and the supplier had agreed to meet with the team at the Arboretum in the Serune Ward.
Suspicious of a trap because of the vox messages the tech priest had intercepted from the Vendor's vox unit, the team gathered weapons and broke into two teams - Brand and Zee going to meet the supplier and the rest o the team providing cover and surveillance outside the Arboretum.
Now Brand and Zee wait inside beside the cherry trees observing the patrons within and the amusing antics of the cherubs flying through the tree tops.
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« on: Apr 19, 2010, 12:24PM» Repost
Amusing antics of the cherubs, until they drew out modified shotguns and mono-edged blades and pounced upon the unsuspecting team decimating several of the team members until the remaining team members put the cherubs down. Retreating quickly back to the teams hab before the authorities arrested them, the team proceeded to tend to their wounded members and discuss their next move.
After a brief report to the Tricorn facility, the team went back to the Scar Ward to locate the hawker who had sent them to the trap. Unfortunately a previous slight to one of the local gangs was remembered and the team was ambushed by the gang. A series of running battles occurred between the team and the gang with the team gaining the upper hand.
Severian located the hawker and gave chase. Zeevja tried to use her "gifts" to nab the hawker but the warp leaked threw and a psychic echo escaped almost killing her. Witnessed by a patrolling squad of Redemptionists, they attacked the team for being wytches! After defeating the Redemptionists, the team dragged the unconscious hawker into a secluded area and proceeded to interrogate him.
With a new lead the team set off to investigate and hopefully find the source of the warp tainted relics. Something set off the finely honed instincts of Acantha but the source could not be located. Wearily and carefully, the team now searches
Amusing antics of the cherubs, until they drew out modified shotguns and mono-edged blades and pounced upon the unsuspecting team decimating several of the team members until the remaining team members put the cherubs down. Retreating quickly back to the teams hab before the authorities arrested them, the team proceeded to tend to their wounded members and discuss their next move.
After a brief report to the Tricorn facility, the team went back to the Scar Ward to locate the hawker who had sent them to the trap. Unfortunately a previous slight to one of the local gangs was remembered and the team was ambushed by the gang. A series of running battles occurred between the team and the gang with the team gaining the upper hand.
Severian located the hawker and gave chase. Zeevja tried to use her "gifts" to nab the hawker but the warp leaked threw and a psychic echo escaped almost killing her. Witnessed by a patrolling squad of Redemptionists, they attacked the team for being wytches! After defeating the Redemptionists, the team dragged the unconscious hawker into a secluded area and proceeded to interrogate him.
With a new lead the team set off to investigate and hopefully find the source of the warp tainted relics. Something set off the finely honed instincts of Acantha but the source could not be located. Wearily and carefully, the team now searches
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« on: Apr 25, 2010, 6:07PM» Repost
Following the lead provided by the now deceased hawker, the team found the body shop and spoke with its proprietor. Relatively forthcoming, the proprietor gave them a name to follow upon - Victus Magnus.
However, the team was being shadowed by someone or something. Acantha followed up on the shadow while Severian consulted the Machine Spirit databanks at the Temple of Omnissah.
Severian recovered some information to share with the team while Acantha discovered the building had been marked by unknown individuals. Making contact with the Tricorn, the team receive word that the Inquisitor was coming to their safe house.
Arriving, the Inquisitor listened intently to the information the team had uncovered and then proceeded to fill in some of the gaps. Hooking his dataslate to the big screen, he showed them the following file...
(See document thread on Victus Magnus)
Then he turned and looked at the team.."Thoughts?"
Following the lead provided by the now deceased hawker, the team found the body shop and spoke with its proprietor. Relatively forthcoming, the proprietor gave them a name to follow upon - Victus Magnus.
However, the team was being shadowed by someone or something. Acantha followed up on the shadow while Severian consulted the Machine Spirit databanks at the Temple of Omnissah.
Severian recovered some information to share with the team while Acantha discovered the building had been marked by unknown individuals. Making contact with the Tricorn, the team receive word that the Inquisitor was coming to their safe house.
Arriving, the Inquisitor listened intently to the information the team had uncovered and then proceeded to fill in some of the gaps. Hooking his dataslate to the big screen, he showed them the following file...
(See document thread on Victus Magnus)
Then he turned and looked at the team.."Thoughts?"
Acantha - VM
« on: Apr 26, 2010, 7:41PM» Repost
Acantha read the report, expressionless as always, but with a slight air of restlessness. On conclusion she spoke levelly.
"Regardless of Victus's reported distance from the family business the fact that it is dealing with xeno technology cannot be ignored," she remarked. "We have been unable to thoroughly examine the finger bones, but whether they are discoveries, manufactured, or impregnated this might indicate a source." Her gaze turned to Inquistor Sol-Dane. "Perhaps Ordo Xenos has records of items with similar power?"
"The report on the Shora Cartel may also provide more information," her eyes switched back to the report as she continued, "however this interest in books might be of use. It is just possible that we could draw him into the open with such a lure. If not, then establishing the nature of recent acquisitions is an option which might also provide information."
"I would also like to know more about the layout of the manor." Acantha's twitched a little. "There is only one known entrance, but that is extremely unlikely to be the case."
Acantha read the report, expressionless as always, but with a slight air of restlessness. On conclusion she spoke levelly.
"Regardless of Victus's reported distance from the family business the fact that it is dealing with xeno technology cannot be ignored," she remarked. "We have been unable to thoroughly examine the finger bones, but whether they are discoveries, manufactured, or impregnated this might indicate a source." Her gaze turned to Inquistor Sol-Dane. "Perhaps Ordo Xenos has records of items with similar power?"
"The report on the Shora Cartel may also provide more information," her eyes switched back to the report as she continued, "however this interest in books might be of use. It is just possible that we could draw him into the open with such a lure. If not, then establishing the nature of recent acquisitions is an option which might also provide information."
"I would also like to know more about the layout of the manor." Acantha's twitched a little. "There is only one known entrance, but that is extremely unlikely to be the case."
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« on: Apr 29, 2010, 8:57PM» Repost
The Inquistor's steel grey eyes drift to Acantha as she speaks, absorbing her words and turning them over in his mind. He pauses for a few minutes after she speaks and then replies.
"Xeno technology could have some impact, but from the various reports and firsthand accounts of eye witnesses, I am leaning more toward corrupt power of the warp and it's denizens."
He gazes around at he assembled team and continues speaking.
"Ordos Xenos will be little or no help. They do not favor Hereticus because of past differences. We have put more than one Ordos Radical to the torch for collaborating with Xenos filth. They forgot the Emperor's Shinning Path and Mankinds Manifest Destiny to rule the universe. Suffer not the alien to live..."
His eyes take in the psyker Zeevja and speaks.
"Would you not agree Zeevja, formally of Ordos Xenos?"
The Inquistor's steel grey eyes drift to Acantha as she speaks, absorbing her words and turning them over in his mind. He pauses for a few minutes after she speaks and then replies.
"Xeno technology could have some impact, but from the various reports and firsthand accounts of eye witnesses, I am leaning more toward corrupt power of the warp and it's denizens."
He gazes around at he assembled team and continues speaking.
"Ordos Xenos will be little or no help. They do not favor Hereticus because of past differences. We have put more than one Ordos Radical to the torch for collaborating with Xenos filth. They forgot the Emperor's Shinning Path and Mankinds Manifest Destiny to rule the universe. Suffer not the alien to live..."
His eyes take in the psyker Zeevja and speaks.
"Would you not agree Zeevja, formally of Ordos Xenos?"
Zeevja - Shandani
« on: Apr 30, 2010, 11:13AM» Repost
Zeevja smiled at the Inquisitor, though her eyes -and her voice - remained neutral.
"Those without hope of redemption through His Hand are damned from the very moment the universe is made to suffer their presence, my lord. They can bring nothing into it that does not defile it. The ideas they place in the heads of former servants of the Emperor are not least among their corruptions."
"But we have other concerns. Perhaps we could locate someone who works at Magnus' manor and interrogate them? A housekeeper, or possibly a guard, if we do not allow him to walk away with suspicions."
For a brief moment, she seemed to hesitate.
"I may have a method of bypassing the manor's force shield. I would have to pass first, but should be able to bring everyone across one by one once through. I have not tested the... technique on force shields, however. And there are always risks involved with such things."
Zeevja smiled at the Inquisitor, though her eyes -and her voice - remained neutral.
"Those without hope of redemption through His Hand are damned from the very moment the universe is made to suffer their presence, my lord. They can bring nothing into it that does not defile it. The ideas they place in the heads of former servants of the Emperor are not least among their corruptions."
"But we have other concerns. Perhaps we could locate someone who works at Magnus' manor and interrogate them? A housekeeper, or possibly a guard, if we do not allow him to walk away with suspicions."
For a brief moment, she seemed to hesitate.
"I may have a method of bypassing the manor's force shield. I would have to pass first, but should be able to bring everyone across one by one once through. I have not tested the... technique on force shields, however. And there are always risks involved with such things."
Severian - Smart Alec
« on: Apr 30, 2010, 2:54PM» Repost
The techpriest is still staring at the report, seemingly puzzled. "The item that still causes vexation is that of motive," Severian ventures. "The dossier here speaks of a man interested in new, dangerous experiences and possibly interested in expanding his own power. And this Shoras Cartel seem to be a group concerned with the spread of lore, dangerous or otherwise. Exactly how spreading these finger bones and causing seemingly random panic helps either of them, I do not yet understand."
"There is a high probability that there is some other goal that we are unaware of, that these finger bones either expedite or distract us from. Or another player we are yet unaware of."
"In terms of entering this man's home, two possibilities spring to mind. I might be able to disable some of his mansion's security, if I am allowed access to the in-house systems. However, it should be borne in mind that the Arbites likely have some knowledge of the mansion's shields and other defense systems. We could attempt to gain that information; either through subterfuge, or through simple Inquisitorial request."
The techpriest is still staring at the report, seemingly puzzled. "The item that still causes vexation is that of motive," Severian ventures. "The dossier here speaks of a man interested in new, dangerous experiences and possibly interested in expanding his own power. And this Shoras Cartel seem to be a group concerned with the spread of lore, dangerous or otherwise. Exactly how spreading these finger bones and causing seemingly random panic helps either of them, I do not yet understand."
"There is a high probability that there is some other goal that we are unaware of, that these finger bones either expedite or distract us from. Or another player we are yet unaware of."
"In terms of entering this man's home, two possibilities spring to mind. I might be able to disable some of his mansion's security, if I am allowed access to the in-house systems. However, it should be borne in mind that the Arbites likely have some knowledge of the mansion's shields and other defense systems. We could attempt to gain that information; either through subterfuge, or through simple Inquisitorial request."
DM
« on: May 4, 2010, 7:51PM» Repost
The inquisitor quietly listens to Zeevja and Severian's input, his eyes resting on Brand.
"Waylaying a servant or guard of Victus may tip our hand before we are ready. I would not want to pursue that course of action unless no other solution manifests. Already he is suspicious of your intent if he sends assassins to kill you, but he may not yet know of your associations with the Inquisition."
He runs a gloved hand through his dark locks and continues speaking.
"Your talents may indeed be yet used if we have to assault the Manor Zeevja, though I am unsure of what would happen should you attempt to bypass the force shield using your psyker abilities, but it does bear contemplation."
His eyes narrows as he continues to stare at Brand.
"Motive? The Emperor only knows when it comes to followers of the warp. In my experience, their motivations are convoluted at best when logic is applied. A further analysis of this might be warranted... what role the Shoras Cartel provides perhaps and perhaps the other player you implied."
His hand moves to the bolt pistol holstered on his side as he continues to contemplate Brand.
"I agree - consulting the Arbites might be useful. It would make sense they would have the security codes to disable the force shield and perhaps shut down the defensive weapons. Good points to follow up on..."
"Something to add Brand?"
The inquisitor quietly listens to Zeevja and Severian's input, his eyes resting on Brand.
"Waylaying a servant or guard of Victus may tip our hand before we are ready. I would not want to pursue that course of action unless no other solution manifests. Already he is suspicious of your intent if he sends assassins to kill you, but he may not yet know of your associations with the Inquisition."
He runs a gloved hand through his dark locks and continues speaking.
"Your talents may indeed be yet used if we have to assault the Manor Zeevja, though I am unsure of what would happen should you attempt to bypass the force shield using your psyker abilities, but it does bear contemplation."
His eyes narrows as he continues to stare at Brand.
"Motive? The Emperor only knows when it comes to followers of the warp. In my experience, their motivations are convoluted at best when logic is applied. A further analysis of this might be warranted... what role the Shoras Cartel provides perhaps and perhaps the other player you implied."
His hand moves to the bolt pistol holstered on his side as he continues to contemplate Brand.
"I agree - consulting the Arbites might be useful. It would make sense they would have the security codes to disable the force shield and perhaps shut down the defensive weapons. Good points to follow up on..."
"Something to add Brand?"
Garm - Ayram
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Kastian continued to look over the information as the rest put their heads together. He listened to their ideas as they came, but when someone mentioned the staff, it gave him an idea.
"It could be risky... but perhaps if one of us managed to pose on as a servant, we could see for ourselves the goings on in the house. Or perhaps we could plant a device on on already existing servant. Something like that. If we're lucky, or unlucky as the case may be, he'll be in the... ritual performing mood."
Kastian continued to look over the information as the rest put their heads together. He listened to their ideas as they came, but when someone mentioned the staff, it gave him an idea.
"It could be risky... but perhaps if one of us managed to pose on as a servant, we could see for ourselves the goings on in the house. Or perhaps we could plant a device on on already existing servant. Something like that. If we're lucky, or unlucky as the case may be, he'll be in the... ritual performing mood."
DM
« on: May 11, 2010, 10:00PM» Repost
The Inquisitor turns from staring at Brand and focuses on Kastian, listening and considering the suggestion. He reaches with a gloved hand and rubs his chin before speaking.
"Not a bad suggestion Kastian" he replies before playing the devils advocate and speaks again.
"However, you must consider the possibility that the security forces Victus employs are at the minimum... aware of your appearance and predilection for subterfuge. I would rate this course of action along with Zeevja suggestion of kidnapping a servant... a higher risk than needed."
He turns his eyes back to the screen and continues.
"But ultimately I leave the method of investigation and course to pursue up to the team." He turns back to face them all.
"But know this... failure is NOT an option. So choose wisely in your course of action. If you choose to assault the manor, I have a strike team of fifty Inquistorial Storm Troopers and twenty Sisters of the Ebon Chalice at your disposal. But before any assault can occur, you must find a way to disable the force shield that surrounds the manor."
Disconnecting his data slate from the main monitor, he slides it into a pocket and heads toward the door.
" Vox me when and if you need my assets Team Vigilant. Acantha, pursue the course of action you spoke about to me earlier."
He exits the hab and disappears into the teeming mass of humanity that comprises the Hive.
The Inquisitor turns from staring at Brand and focuses on Kastian, listening and considering the suggestion. He reaches with a gloved hand and rubs his chin before speaking.
"Not a bad suggestion Kastian" he replies before playing the devils advocate and speaks again.
"However, you must consider the possibility that the security forces Victus employs are at the minimum... aware of your appearance and predilection for subterfuge. I would rate this course of action along with Zeevja suggestion of kidnapping a servant... a higher risk than needed."
He turns his eyes back to the screen and continues.
"But ultimately I leave the method of investigation and course to pursue up to the team." He turns back to face them all.
"But know this... failure is NOT an option. So choose wisely in your course of action. If you choose to assault the manor, I have a strike team of fifty Inquistorial Storm Troopers and twenty Sisters of the Ebon Chalice at your disposal. But before any assault can occur, you must find a way to disable the force shield that surrounds the manor."
Disconnecting his data slate from the main monitor, he slides it into a pocket and heads toward the door.
" Vox me when and if you need my assets Team Vigilant. Acantha, pursue the course of action you spoke about to me earlier."
He exits the hab and disappears into the teeming mass of humanity that comprises the Hive.