A Wagon on a Caravan Road passes through the Amia Forest and arrives just outside of Bendir when it is attacked by Adventurers! Witnesses report that an Implosion spell from a cleric caused the wagon to burst and spill its cargo!

Which happened to be a deadly neurotoxin.

Salandran caretakers and Militia tend to the cleanup.Fortunately, the only deaths were a Roadwarden, an Orcharder and some livestock who happened to be immediately nearby. The majority of the Hin were alerted to the gas and saved by an unidentified individual who warned them to shut themselves indoors.

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Those trees won't burn themselves down. (by Maryn)

Vaelmith quietly awaits in his office at the Monolith, lowly mumbling to himself.

~Gotta talk t'Nev as soon as possible.. an' I hope to the nine *censored* Hells tha' guard was wrong about how long it'd take to get a warrant. ~ Vaelmith thought to himself, worried.

As of late, Matthias found his toes and fingers rather cramped within his armor. This was the least of his discomforts as he left the forests, too many answers unquestioned.

So many witnesses. So many idiots. It was only a matter of time until they came looking for him in force. He really wished he had gotten the name of the only other person to act against the shady transport, who had initially caused the spill he'd finished spreading.

He caught onto it rather late, but he could tell by the weight of the steps that the presence that had suddenly come into being was there. Their speech was quick and foreign...

As the mercenary disappeared once more, he considered what would come. Perhaps he should just leave the island before someone got it in their head to detain him...but he still had cards to play before folding.

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Who are you. What are you. Why do you scream at me?

Persephone can be seen searching out remaining toxin, and neutralizing it from the environment surrounding Bendir.

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Persephone Ashallin - Persistant Salandran
Vrok - Cudgel?

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My Characters:
Yuilith Kethil Menaiivan Garadeth

*Xal cracks up laughing. His laugh can be heard echoing throughout the entire of Amia forest, amplified by his bardic powers. When he finally calms down he disables his power then just shakes his head and chuckles*

"By the gods, I can get away with anything it seems."

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I keels u with my axe!

"Do ye know where the Holy-Flamin' Frost-brand Gronk-slayin' Vorpal Hammer o' woundin' an' returnin' an' Shootin'-Lightnin'-out-yer-bum is?"

Something of a Scandal in Kohlingen erupts amongst the commoners. The City Hall Bureaucracy Offices are closed for the day, and rumor has it that two Bureaucrats claim that they were physically intimidated by armored men in the company of Triadic Knights. The rumor goes on, in fact to say that the two Bureaucrats claim to have fled for their lives when one of them was killed for not doing his job fast enough.

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Those trees won't burn themselves down. (by Maryn)

:: A knight named Robert of Caris has been arrested by Mia of the Purple Dragonknights and is being prepared to be sent to his liege lady to be judged for murder in Cormyr. ::

::Mia Niaconda, knight of the purple dragon has been seen leaving the city og kohlingen, turning in her keys to the keep, when guards are asked mayby some will know the answer as to why::

"seems lady Niaconda has taken upon herself some of the blame for the murder, made by a man she had put her trust in"

::in general that seems to be the concensus, and Mia can now be found in the lathander temple where she is seen ind deep prayer most of the time, a broken feel to the once noble knight::

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-Ja'acira Arrows'R'Us
-Balorin Wolfhammer- A dwarf so old he remember when the Beer stein was invented
Saisha Jai'diem Knight of bahamut, and abit of a looker

*The deepest condolences have been sent to the family of the dead bureaucrat. The other bureaucrats who were present are summoned for a trial. Charge is: Endangering the lives of the citizens of Kohlingen and Cordor by Obstructing Justice, it is needless to say that it is considered as a Treachery against the Holy City of Justice.*

Squire Justin Fairfax, carried the dead body cradle in his arms to the Triadic temple. He had ben surprised and shocked when Sir Robert struck the old bureaucrat. Justin immediately seized Sir Robert's arm so another violent blow could not be done but it was too late.

Sir Yaston's and his attempt to forestall death failed. Failed also were Sir Yaston's and his attempt to mend the body enough for raising. But after Justin's 2 raise scrolls it was apparent that greater divine aid would be needed to redress this injustice.

The Ilmater priestess Kellinanah could not aid. Before Randolph of Tyr Squire Fairfax gently laid the body. Only a true resurection could restore this man.

Fairfax and Randolph prayed for guidance. Justice is a razor sharp concept. The Squire knew from the Catechism of the Sword that good justice can have as its goal restoration and redemption. Restoration of the one who a has suffered injustice and the redemption of the one who repents of the injustice they had comitted.

Sir Robert was deeply agrieved for his impatient violent act. So deep that he already had committed himself to judgement the moment Justin pronounced his arrest. His willingness to do this spoke of an opportunity for redemption.

If the old man could be restored then the injustice is largely addressed. There would still be need of compensation and punishment. But two lives could be saved for The Squire was worried that the power of guilt could twist Sir Robert from good's path.

A diamond Sir Randolph said would be need and a powerful cleric. Squire Justin Fairfax rose from the the altar and committed the old bureaucrat to Randolph's care along. He gave the priest gold to assist in caring for the body as well as providing fo the man's widow or other dependents .

He was delayed by the Bendir gas investigation but within 2 hours was traveling to win a diamond from the Yuan-Ti. They could not oppose him for Tyr's sword was strong that day and he won the diamond and left with the gem in hand.

He returned with it in hand asking Sir Francis, and Sir Yaston if this would work. It was then that a growing crowd of people arrived. Including Mia who riddled with false deceitful guilt, refused to listen to Justin plea that she aid him in righting this wrong rather than embracing guilt that was not hers. So it is with false guilt that tempts those who do not own it to steal it as their own burden.

It was then that the Archdruidess arrived and all attention was given to neutralizing a cargo of poisonous gas so he received no answer for a greater matter demanded their attention.

Duty to the many now done. The Squire awaits instruction so he might fulfill his duty that had now grown from two in need of justice to three ... the dead bureaucrat, the living noble and Mia...

Seven cargoes set out from Kohlingen that day.

Three By land, Four by sea.

With well-paid crews and innocent intentions, they bore their deadly reserve. A poison ship and three poison wagons. Filled with murderous design.

With the luck and skill of dozens of brave heroes overcame the obstacles before them. From deadly gas and skilled assassins, to belligerent merchants and strict bureaucrats. The cargoes were intercepted, and a plot of holocaust was averted. Many commendations are in order for everyone who expended effort in preventing these poisons from arriving at their destination.


Yet those ultimately responsible for the shipments are still at large...

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Those trees won't burn themselves down. (by Maryn)

The Trial begins, and at the hearing the two mid-level officials confess to the charges. They admit to accepting bribes from "Andrew Liandri" to misappropriate evidence and obstruct the investigation. They also implicate a third accomplice, who is currently deceased.

The charges of accessory to attempted mass murder, and Treason to the Holy City bear the penalty of death. Sentencing has yet to be carried out. The two bureaucrats plea for clemency from the Justicar and Church of the Holy Triad, claiming repentance of their crimes and ignorance of the grave nature of the investigation.

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Those trees won't burn themselves down. (by Maryn)

*Xal can be seen reading the message. He rolls his eyes.*

"And where the hells my commedation for being one of the few to actually have the balls to stop the first one getting to Cordor? Bah. Leave it to the Triadic Knights and other adventuers to steal all the credit."

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I keels u with my axe!

"Do ye know where the Holy-Flamin' Frost-brand Gronk-slayin' Vorpal Hammer o' woundin' an' returnin' an' Shootin'-Lightnin'-out-yer-bum is?"

Squire Fairfax remembered his training that verdicts are often disatisfying. Yet unless they are grossly in error such that they endanger the innocent or one's soul they must be allowed to stand.

Sir Robert had been declared free of guilt and justified in his actions since the remaining two bureaucrats had confessed to be traitors after Sir Robert's attack. Had Sir Robert truly thought the man a traitor when he struck or had he struck out of frustration?

The First Knight believed Sir Robert's defence that he struck because he knew the man was a traitor. This was the basis of the First Knight's verdict.

Rising from his chair after the verdict Squire Justin donated the 2 diamonds he had collected to Randolph of Tyr since there was no penitent to be redeemed nor an innocent to be restored he had been absolved of his quest.

He bowed to the 3 Idols as he left the Triadic temple but his thoughts went to Mia. How would she take this news?...

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As the crown of Cormyr has permitted the City of Kohlingen to trial its subject, the noble sir Robert of Caris was taken to the halls of the Temple of the Triad to be judged for murder of a clerk of the city. He is accompanied by two of his subjects as he stands before lord Yaston Sylgerand, the first knight of kohlingen. After a long procedure, he is declared innocent of the charges, as his action has lead to the death of a man found guilty of treason, who attempted to obstruct the investigation of the gas attacks on Cordor and was bribed by the man responsible for orchestrating them. This decision found the approval of the majority of those present at trial, especially in the ranks of his loyal subjects, however how the commoners and other nobles of the city of Kohlingen will react to this is yet to be seen.

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"You're back from the trial so late, my dear--what is the news?"

Her mother, though still ailing, was sitting up in bed, propped up by pillows, and anxious to hear what had happened.

Lady Emma Vaughn began to loosen her corset, since Ballinore had retired to the sofa he was sleeping on downstairs, and it was now only her mother and herself, taking a deep breath in relief.

"He was acquitted, Mama," Emma said, as she began to brush out her long red hair. "There is to be no further punishment other than his remaining in Kohlingen and instructing the nobles on proper behavior in such matters."

"Instructing the--" her mother sputters indignantly. "Is he going to demonstrate how to successfully and swiftly kill commoners?"

"Mother!" Emma chastised, shocked. "Sir Robert intended to kill no one!"

"And yet, such a foul temper bespeaks poorly of him." The middle-aged woman tuts. "Mark my words, child, this is not yet over."

Emma sighs, staring into her reflection as she brushes out her hair. "I do believe he thought he was acting to save a larger group of people-- their investigation was most urgent. And besides-- these commoners turned out to be traitors-- bribed by those evildoers to obstruct their investigation!"

"Oh, indeed, and where did this evidence come from?"

"From Sir Yaston himself and their own confessions! It seems they did not know the seriousness of the investigation." Her mother was oddly silent, so she turned her head to look at her. "What are you thinking, mother?"

"Don't be a fool, child. Sir Yaston and Sir Robert are friends, are they not?"

"Mother!" Emma exclaimed, shocked once more. "How can you say such things? I have met both men and they are honorable and true!"

"I just find it most strange; I want you to keep your eyes and ears open, my child, and do not be so quick to trust others as you always do. You always believe the best of everyone, and not everyone is so deserving of such a generosity. Be wary-- we are amongst strangers. We must keep the name of Vaughn beyond reproach; I do not wish to see you entangled in any sordid political affairs!"

Emma pursed her lips more tightly, annoyed, and took it out on her hair, brushing it vigorously.

"And don't pull at your hair so, child! You'll tear it out by its roots! How will you get yourself a husband if you yank yourself bald?"

The young woman took a deep, long sigh, and looked at her reflection as she said an internal prayer to her lady for patience, wisdom, and to treat her mother as she should. She also bit her lip to keep herself silent.

"Very well, mother. I shall keep watch as you say, and not commit myself without consulting you first."

"Good, now hurry along to bed, dear."

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After the previous evening where a drow wildly accused a man of devouring merchants by sheer hearsay, only to have a mob rip him apart, Matthias was unfortunately run down by the same mob and outted.

Rather than he and Xal being awarded for stopping an attack upon Cordor and finding the identity of the noble, Andrew Liandri, who had engineered the entire fiasco and subsequent ones...Matthias was warned to stay out of 95% of the island upon threat of death while Xal would remain an imaginary scapegoat created by him to 'shift blame' upon.

What a tweest!

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Who are you. What are you. Why do you scream at me?