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Post by Septon Abelar on Jun 3, 2019 2:06:16 GMT 1
Wheezing and coughing, Abelar walks heavily back to his inn. The mallet he just took to the ribs has not put a damper on his spirits, which are flying high. They'll call him Dickless Errol when I'm done with him!But just as he's moving towards the stairs, he spots a familiar face sitting at a table in the common room. At once, his attention is diverted and he sits down across from Ser Thaddeus Levalle. "Perchance, ser, do you have a moment to speak? I believe you know who I am."
(P 1.75 Thaddeus Vult) Initiative; Status (Breeding) (1 Wound): 6d6k2 12 6d6k2 11ID: 12 Disposition: Dislike DR: 5 Composure: 12/12 Frustration: 0 I/W/F: 0/1/0 (having waited 8 hours, his fatigue is gone) |
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Post by Thaddeus Levalle on Jun 6, 2019 23:30:03 GMT 1
The Inn-on-the-Hill was as one might expect, positioned on one of the highest hills in Oldtown. If one stood with the inn's door at ones' back one could trace the streets gong all the way down the Honeywine and it's ports, the winding streets twisting and turning like a maze before you. In the far distance shone the lights of The Starry Sept as well as the eternal flame of The Hightower. The Inn-on-the-Hill hosted a wide variance of patrons, the kind of place where one could be unoticed and unthought of without having to resort to the more shadowy parts of the city, commonely known as Sinner's Street. Although it's owner provides good ale, a warm heath and pleasurable conversation, it is not pure chance that Thaddeus happens to visit this inn on this evening. Finding the whereabouts of the good Septon Abelar was not very hard, no the hard part was yet to come. As Abelar approaches, Thaddeus seems to just be finishing a conversation with a burly merchant with a well-kept beard. Seeing the Septon he says his goodbyes, the two men seemingly being on friendly terms. "Of course, Father." his smile is open and relaxed as he stands and gestures to Abelar to sit, should he so wish. "How could I not? The whole of Oldtown is aflame of not only your justification at The Star Tribunal but how you've denounced the Cordwayner children as bastards for the whole realm to hear." There should be no doubt that he knows of Abelar not only from Oldtown but from Highgarden and conversations with his Lord Father and other noblemen. "A daring thing. But such is the boldness of the vindicator, is it not?" He seems sincere in what he says - but the boy is a Levalle; known for hiding true intent behind honey words.
Breeding v Intrigue Defence is a fail ID: 15 (Base 12+3 Lordly Chiv) Disposition: Indifferent DR: 4 Composure: 15/15 (Base 12+3 Lordly Chiv) Frustration: 0 Objetive: Friendship Thaddeus Vult - Initiative: 6d6k4 17 - Thaddeus goes first Thaddeus Vult - Free Action: Deception: 6d6k4+2 15 - v Passive Awareness(Empathy) think that's a fail? R1 - Influence - Charm (Attractive, Talented) v Abelar: 7d6r1k4+4 23 - Awareness 4*3 DoS = 12-5= 7 Influence dealt |
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Post by Septon Abelar on Jun 7, 2019 2:39:28 GMT 1
"Not as daring as the man who paid for me to be attacked in the street today. Such a man would be an opportunist, for certain. He would need to have contacts in Oldtown, so that he might strike quickly if the Tribunal ended as it did." Thaddeus can probably deduce where Abelar is headed with this. The septon speaks in a low voice, allowing other conversations to envelope theirs and prevent eavesdropping. "Such a man would have much to atone for. Indeed, anyone who knew of such plans would feel the same burden. I find that it is always best to prostrate one's self before the Seven, rather than bottle it up and hope it does not shatter."
ID: 12 Disposition: Amiable (modified from Dislike due to Attractive) DR: 3 Composure: 3/12 (adjusted due to Attractive modifying your last result) Frustration: 0 I/W/F: 0/1/0 (having waited 8 hours, his fatigue is gone) Confirm the failure of your Deception roll. I'm going to play hardball with Intimidate due to the wound slowing me down. (P 1.75 Thaddeus Vult) Persuasion (Intimidate) (1 Wound) (Compelling): 7d6k4+2 20 (2 DOS * 5 = 10 - 4 = 6 influence)
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Post by Thaddeus Levalle on Jun 7, 2019 10:02:16 GMT 1
His voices matches that of the Septon's, low enough for no one to hear, his demeanour is relaxed as he leans back in his chair. "Oh we are of the same mind. The only good sinner is a prostrated one." He does not seem surprised at the news of Abelar's attack, although word travels fast and Ser Thaddeus has many friends (or so he would like you to think), he could very much have heard about it without any malicious involvement. Yet why is he here? Did Abelar happen to stumble upon him by happenstance? "It's a terrible thing, a Man of the Cloth being accosted in the streets, have you brought the matter before the City Guard? Or Septon Roswyn perhaps? Neither he nor the Hightowers would stand for such. You've been vindicated in a trial before the Gods. An attack on you is an attack on the faith, no?" From a decanter on the table he refills his glass with wine. "Or does the good father seek retribution through other... avenues?" He gestures to a second, empty glass if Abelar should wish see it filled. "You'll find no shortage of opportunists in Oldtown, as much is certain. I'm must admit, though, I'm surprised that you have already settled on the perpetrator being He, seems to rule out half a world of suspects?"
I've taken some liberty with that through Connections, Thaddeus has at least heard of Abelar's search for answers today (along with accosted barkeeps). Don't forget to take Promiscuous into account, it lowers disposition of Members of the Faith by -4 (effectively -2 with Attractive). If you feel Thaddeus' reputation should trigger any form of Drawbacks and maybe lower disposition further, I leave up to you! ID: 15 Disposition: Indifferent DR: 4 Composure: 9/15 Frustration: 0/4 Objective: Friendship R2 - Influence - Charm (Attractive, Talented) v Abelar: 7d6r1k4+4 23 - 3 DoS = 12 Influence minus whatever Disposition DR you think is fitting |
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Post by Septon Abelar on Jun 10, 2019 3:09:31 GMT 1
"I will soon press my case with those authorities, but I prefer to first wring a few rags, mops, and sponges to see what knowledge drips out." He glances about the common room as if his shadowy assailant may be present. "My foe could be a woman, though women are more prone to the use of devices even less honorable than paying some back-alley thugs. My attentions will turn to them once I've squeezed the usual suspects dry. Perhaps we should say a prayer for such folk together--men of higher station have found their plans lain asunder by my hand. Who knows what misfortune the gods will author this time."
ID: 8 (12-4) Disposition: Indifferent (modified from Dislike due to Attractive and Promiscuous) DR: 4 Composure: 4/12 (adjusted due to Attractive modifying your last result) Frustration: 2/4 I/W/F: 0/1/0 (having waited 8 hours, his fatigue is gone) Goal: Get Thaddeus to spill Levalle secrets and plotting related to the Septon. (P 1.75 Thaddeus Vult) Persuasion (Intimidate) (1 Wound) (Compelling): 7d6k4+2 25 (3 DOS * 5 = 15 -4 = 11 influence)
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Post by Thaddeus Levalle on Jun 10, 2019 10:54:28 GMT 1
"A thing I am well aware of, good Septon. But I would not wish you waste this vigour the Gods have so blessed you with by wringing the wrong rags, mops and... sponges, as you put it. Rather find the right neck and see it wrung. There is no shame or insult in a man seeing blades in every shadow when having been struck by such but I would shed some light and put your mind at ease on at least one aspect. House Levalle did not sanction nor were aware of any coin passing hands to fasten your exaunt from this world. I have an idea of who might but that is nothing but idle speculation from my part and I'm sure nothing you have not thought of yourself. But perhaps I can be off some assistance to prove my good will?"
ID: 13 (-2 Frustration) Disposition: Indifferent DR: 4 Composure: 4/15 Frustration: 1/4 Objective: Friendship R3 - Influence - Charm (Attractive, Talented) v Abelar: 7d6r1k4+4 23 - 4 DoS * 4 = 16-4= 12 InfluenceUnless I'm missing something that should be enough for a Defeat. Thank gods you had that Wound! Rank 2 in Charm says +2 Disposition from Abelar and +1D in next intrigue. BUT if given some direction of where to look further (Eyeless Errol for instance) Thaddeus will do what he can. Off the record, of course.
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Post by Septon Abelar on Jun 11, 2019 1:10:28 GMT 1
Abelar gazes into Thaddeus's eyes. He may be a snake, but I see no venom here.
"Very well. It's said that Eyeless Errol send the men for me. I will seek him soon, and any information you can provide would be of great use." With that, he rises heavily and makes for his room, leaving behind instructions for how to reach him before he ventures forth.
[defeated!]
+2 Disposition and +1D in next Intrigue. Let me know what you find and Father will factor it in. I assume you still don't want to come to the Undercity?
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Post by Thaddeus Levalle on Jun 13, 2019 10:22:17 GMT 1
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Post by Father on Jun 13, 2019 14:44:41 GMT 1
Thaddeus learns of the name, although not much else than where to go if one desires "services of a peculiar nature", though whether that would just set off a chain of messages or give an actual meet, who can say?
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Post by Thaddeus Levalle on Jun 15, 2019 9:06:30 GMT 1
[Is that "Where to go" in reference of the same place that Abelar has come across or more "talk to this guy"?]
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