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▶ WHO: people who signed up for the libration player plot!!!!!
▶ 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.

CONTEMPT, TERROR, UNREST!

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

CARETAKER

Moonblessed! 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.

Skyway

Inn & Bathhouse

Symphony

Exchange

AFTERMATH

CAIHONG, LUNATIA

UMBRIS CONTRACTEE

Huh... 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?

Caihong

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Water and Waste

Obscuria

AFTERMATH

For any questions, feel free to drop it here or you can contact me (aftertaste, hei#2323@discord).

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LEVEL 3, CAIHONG!

An incredibly vast and colorful district surrounded by water and small bridges. Koi fish travel through these waters. Intricate arcs and dragon statues stand tall before temples that glow a striking scarlet during full moons. Red buildings, bright lanterns, fortune cats, and the smell of dimsum, crispy duck, and mooncakes fill the streets. Traditional medicine, minor cantrips, and lucky talismans are sold here. The most powerful people in Caihong are the Umbris, a group that controls the district from the shadows.

Caihong is lively and colorful as it should be which might make it difficult for Moonblessed to pick out who to question. However, if they want to figure out the cause of these disappearance cases, then they can learn from the bottom of the pyramid. While Moonblessed may be contracted with Umbris, only a few know about it and the grapevine has its shortcomings...

Umbris goons are indifferent to Moonblessed, though irritated to be questioned about the missing cases. Based on grim expressions that can be picked from the crowd, someone knows a little bit more than nothing. They prefer not to answer until one of them blows a casket, "Who are you to go snooping around Umbris, huh? I don't care if you're contracted or whatever it is!"

Unfortunately, questioning can't continue unless this goon is beaten in a brawling match. If looking for a peaceful route, then reporting them to the contractee is another method... Whether they'll pick up your call is another question entirely. However Moonblessed decide to resolve the situation, good luck.