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regression) wrote2020-07-29 11:39 am
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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?
no subject
The obvious person to question is B.S.'s Buwan, a man with some shady history. Buwan, as usual, says that his business is all clean, so he isn't sure why you're interrogating him? However, he does mention that the quality of contenders have been so-so lately... Not as many people are coming to the fighting ring here.
People accuse Buwan of rigging the arena again because one contender seems to win every match. Only few contenders are left who would dare challenge the champion, so it makes it difficult to witness how matches go or discern what might be giving them an advantage. Moonblessed may need to volunteer themselves or someone else into the ring while they/someone else snoop(s) into the champion's guarded room.
Oh, but the battle is brutal. The champion harbors strength no regular civilian should have, even those who have honed their natural strength. They're quick, violent, and deaf to any possible bribes. Some insults may do well here, however. Champions tend to preen themselves excessively. By the way, this is all livestreamed (yet not recorded).
Everyone is entitled to privacy, or so Buwan says, but he can turn a blind eye for Umbris. However, he cannot help with the guards who stand by the room's door. There is no right or wrong way to deal with the guards, though quieter might be better.