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▶ WHAT: crime!
▶ WHEN: Early September onwards
▶ WHERE: many places
▶ WARNINGS: This plot deals with organized crime groups, so there will be some... Stuff. General violence, mentioned violence/abuse against animals (dragons), mentioned Prismal trafficking, mentioned murder, possibly murder, alcohol, drug usage/abuse, mentioned/possible drug experimentation, needles for tattooing.
After the whirl in Calanthe has finally settled, Moonblessed returning to Lunatia or visiting Lyestellus find that other troubles have brewed during their absence. From vanished brothers to missing dragons, Caihong and Lyestellus are looking for any aid.
Those recruited by the Caretaker in Lyestellus are brought together for introductions in hopes for a team effort. However, Umbris is contracting Moonblessed in an instance, not interested in building friendlier relations. Umbris contractors may recognize each other as that other person present when the deal was going down.
KINGDOM OF LYESTELLUS
CARETAKERMoonblessed! Welcome back to the Kingdom. May all be well now that the water is clear between the Lunatians and Queen Tempeste.
While I know you need and seek rest, it is my duty to bring awareness to the disquiet in the mountains. Over the span of one full moon, three dragons have disappeared and haven't returned.
If you could spare any time at all, then I and our Kingdom would be grateful. To start, perhaps ask around? In our song and our words, there are stories that may lead us to the truth. You have my gratitude.
CAIHONG, LUNATIA
UMBRIS CONTRACTEEHuh... I don't really care for ya or the rest of the Moonblessed posse, but gotta follow orders if I want to have a cushy life here in Umbris.
Okay. Listen up. We're looking to make a contract, y'see? Umbris is losing members left and right—no, not like they leave the life to pursue their passion or anything. They either up and disappear or show up basically unrecognizable. Not that they're usually a pretty bunch.
Oh, and they come up dead. Very dead.
Figure out what's going on, all that jazz. So scratch our backs and we'll scratch yours. Umbris pays well. We done here?
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Ah... Shiny trinkets galore. Beautiful. The Skylight Exchange is busy as usual, especially at the Flowerlight Fountains where people crowd to see which flower will manifest in their presence. Unfortunately, most shoppers do not have much to tell the Moonblessed, but they wish them luck.
As it winds down at the Skylight Exchange, there is still one person at the main Flowerlight Fountain. It's a fortune teller meant to educate any visitors about dragon flower culture, likewise interpret their fortunes. Moonblessed can have their fortune interpreted (about their financial situation, about their love life, about their sex life, about their future, etc) as they question them if anything seems strange.
The teller mentions that every day, they see a poor soul approach the fountain. Whoever they are, they would brighten up when the flower that emerges during their visit speaks of anything positive. The teller says there seems to be a dark, heavy cloud over them—guilt.
Stall owners say they may know something, though their memory is a little fuzzy. Perhaps some delicious chroma can jog their memory. There are plenty of enchanting accessories and items to choose from, so it's at least worth the price aside from some collective information. However, some vendors are greedier than others.