Classified: [Investigation into the Mines Sabotage]
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At this time I have nothing else I can add to this.
- Barra
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After further consideration I do not believe trying a plea bargain with Vandern will be fruitful.
It should simply be a matter of arrest and questioning. I have no doubt she'll lie and claim she was acting on her own and Cormareil could try and disavow her but certain circumstances make this more complex for him .
Adrian
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The more these idiots refuse to show not one ounce of contrition I consider we ask they all be executed
@O-louth said in A Public challenge of Luck!:
Adrian of House Iverlesk, Apprentice of House Mossmere!
I have tired of your persistence, when you fight behind the walls of the city, never daring to to risk anything, but dreaming of fortune!So I, Esvele Oaks, Minstrel extraordinare, and sworn sword of Tymora, challenge you to a public duel of Luck! For it is time to show your House, your Master and the rest of the city, that there is no victory without reward.
You seek information regarding the explosion of Hillmarch. I shall offer it to you. All you have to do is show you are not committing Blasphemy against Tymora, by thinking there is a reward without risk.
Two Coin tosses. heads or tail. 25% chance of you winning all you seem to dream of.
If you win, I shall offer sworn testimony, telling you everything I know of the explosion! I will stand infront of Tymora and swear that I speak the truth.
If you lose, you forfeit your apprenticeship and your rank as a noble.
Are you willing to put your future in the hands of fate?
Esvele Oaks
Every day you wait, I add another coin, for sometimes trusting your luck beats a carefully made plan.
She confirms openly she has information.
I very much however the Crown Guard will do anything however,
Ash doesnt like doing aything resembling work. Especially something that may hamper his paymaster
Adrian
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In summary this debacle was caused because Ser Cormaeril is a petulant manchild who feels the need to control everything and lashes out at anything that challenges his percieved authority, seeing it as a slight of his honour, even though the Council was formed to share ideas and advise the King.
He ordered his House to shun me and not work on war projects such as the Golem when I did not agree with his plan for the Eastern Marches.
Volkov did not agree with his plans and let him know if they built barricades in the Marshes it would be Cormaerils name remembered if fiends slaughtered the troops on the barricades. In response Volkov was framed by Ash as a spy.
Despite their attempts to stall the vote it was decided that the Ward would be strengthed, In response they sabotaged the mines, ensuring new plans had to be made that he could once again and try and dictate.
I am working on trying to turn a few of Cormaerils men against him,
Vandern was close to me and seems to be slowly opening her eyes that things arent exactly what he says they are and that I wasn't insulting his honour.
I have also written to Grin letting her know that Sapphire is in quite a bit of trouble but she can likely be helped if she'll help herself.
However we cannot go through the Crown Guard as Ash is in Cormaerils paybook, He may even be one of his men working undercover
Adrian
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Upon contemplation of current facts and new information coming to light I believe it is much worse than expected.
Cormareil I believe is behind the Bhaalan symbols, using them to spread fear and mistrust
He is trying to turn everyone against each other to weaken the city.
No doubt after the war is won and the city is short on men after a bloody campaign due to him opposing plans that aren't his he would swoop in with the main house and try and unseat the King and Queen
Adrian
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I do believe by and large, you have covered everything.
I am in agreement that the Crown Guard Ash was likely harassing my fellow Skull, Volkov, due to his religious preference. A faith declared heresy by the followers of the False Siamorph. Such as Ser Cormaeril.
The Bhaal issue may or may not be related, but without more substantive evidence, perhaps should be investigated further.
D. Dall
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Certainly Skull Dall
Whilst we cannot be certain of it yet, Enough is there to consider it.
He has sabotaged every plan that is not a frontal assualt that will cause a lot of casualties.
Now I know people will die in a war but things can be done to minimise that, but despite what he says he disagrees with any plan that will cause lives to be spared.
A black cowled man bumped into me yesterday and slipped me a note saying talk had been overhead of a assassination being planned on a noble.
This morning Cormareil sent a warning saying his house had heard much the same and precautions should be taken.
Adrian
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Apprentice Iverlesk,
You have disrupted this council with your accusations. You have done everything possible to thwart the will of the Commander appointed by their majesties to win this war. You have threatened, manipulated, schemed and twisted word and deed to suit your needs.
This final accusation that Mordecai Cormaeril is a Bhaalist is intolerable. After consultation with Count Immmerdusk you are charged with, and found guilty, of Religious Harassment. You are fined 5000 coin. In consideration of previous service, support expressed your master and the House of Mossmere, you will remain on the council to serve the city and their interests.
Dictated not written,
Dame Sage Drakesbane
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Certainly Dame Drakesbane
Ash may come to the Mossmere Estate to collect the fine
Adrian
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You misunderstand,
You are the one charged. You are the one found guilty. You will behave suitably contrite and report to The Crown to personally deliver the fine. Additionally, as I remain concerned, you write a letter to Cormaeril apologizing and seek to establish a less hostile relationship. Noblebloods squabbling like this is unseemly. I seek not humiliation on you therefore will not order these files made available to the entire council but you will understand you are here to advise, consult and collaborate to win this war and bring peace to the Kingdom.
~signed~
Drakesbane -
Dame Drakebane
The letter has been sent
@V-Rage said in Letter: Ser Mordecai Cormaeril:
Ser Cormaeril
I wish to apologise for my unbecoming behaviour towards you and slights towards your honour.
I humbly ask that we put this matter behind us and you lift your houses shunning of me so we can move forward to ensure victory in the war.
I also ask you consider this matter my behaviour alone and in no way connected to the Houses of Iverlesk and Mossmere.
Regards
Adrian of House Iverlesk, Apprentice to Dwight Mossmere
Adrian
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Dame Drakesbane
Just to keep you informed on matters, I gave him an inch and he wanted a mile
@Seter said in Letter: Ser Mordecai Cormaeril:
Apprentice,
While I am sure it has taken you a great deal of willpower to pen this missive to me, which I appreciate, I do not believe it is enough.
Should our conflict been kept between us in closed quarters, I would have gladly accepted the olive branch you now extend to me. But our conflict was not kept between us.I was informed that you continued, relentlessly, to drag my name and reputation through the mud and I even hear some reports from a reliable sources that you were spreading lies that I would have Skull Volkov framed for something he did not do, simply to sate some imaginary ego - Which is far from the truth. You continued to claim that I shunned you simply because you disagreed with me on matters of the Council, which is also further from the truth. I gave you every ounce of respect despite that, until the day I learned you are spreading spiteful rumors about me and my House.
If you wish me to accept your olive branch and for me to approve anyone of House Cormaeril working with you directly, then you will release a formal public apology admitting to your slights against myself and House Cormaeril in person. Vowing in that public statement, by the name of the Divine Right and also on your own honour, to cease in the interest of the realm and its people
I will be accepting nothing less than this.
Signed,
Mordecai of House Cormaeril
Head of House Chapter in the region of Arabel
Commander of the Council of Twelve Peers
I have told him in a respectful manner why this will not be happening, And I personally consider the matter closed and wish to co-operate for the good of the realm
@V-Rage said in Letter: Ser Mordecai Cormaeril:
Ser Cormaeril
I am afraid that will not be happening. Whilst I am willing to co-operate with you for the good of the realm I will not be subservient to you in all matters.
Whilst you are the commander of the council and have control there, In other matters we are equals
I have ignored much greater slights from you and your Steward for the sake of co-operation
In Deadwell when your leadership was challenged you called me a "Peasant"
When you first shunned me, I was not informed of this had you perhaps told me of my slight I would have apologised However when I came to aid you recover Cataclysm you called me a "Wizardling"
I tolerated this for the good of the realm
However despite being made aware of House Mossmere not supporting the Arcane Guild, Your Steward Rosa performed a gross breach of protocol and recruited a member in the estate, To make matters worse I was out at the time with Meroigrin and only learnt of this when I returned to the estate and Gallica welcomed Selene to the Guild
I let it slide for a time but things reached a breaking point. Your Steward was made aware of her slight and asked to adress this with debate or duel, She ignored this. I suggested she could make it right by asking you to lift the Shunning, She did not even relay this to you and instead wrote to House Mossmere apologising
To smooth things over I suggested to Dwight we accept this if Tanya be allowed to work on the golem as a private contract to show co-operation for the good of the realm
I have now reached out and apologised and offered co-operation
I ask for the sake of co-operation you consider the matter closed as is , I am being most reasonable
Adrian of House Iverlesk, Apprentice to Dwight Mossmere
I will co-operate with him on the Council for good of the realm and defer to his command, I will not however let him dictate how I act in other matters.
I once again apologise for the issues caused and will work to see this war resolved with minimal casualties as well as continue the investigation
Adrian
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[a note is slipped into the file.....]
Iverlusk,
You didn't hear from me but the Dame is so furious with all this I'd sleep with one eye open.
[unsigned]
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Let us relook at the Volkov situation
We know Phillipe of the Trancendence made the posters, He openly claims there was a leak on the council.
We know Volkov at the time had only explictly told his faith to a few people, Gallica included as he told her when he joined her Arcane Guild to see if it would be an issue to him joining to which he says she assured him it wouldn't be.
Whilst not certain we have good grounds to believe Ash and Finwick are the same individual.
On the day of the arrest Finwick openly called Gallica to the manticore, However we do not know for certain if she went or not but as the information came from the council and Gallica is one of the only ones who knew for sure it is likely.
The information then must have made its way to Phillipe who made the posters and Ash jumped on it to make a claim of treason.
Volkov went to answer the charge willingly and walked into the barracks freely, Now Volkov is not a stupid man, I therefore find it unlikely he would be stupid enough to walk into a place he was almost certainly going to be searched with damning documents.
To try and gain some power to his claims Ash asked me to search Volkov, Naturally I found the documents and quietly asked Volkov what was going on, He claims they were planted and forged so I looked them over.
Ash however seemed to know I would find me something and demanded them, I complied but in my brief look of them I can confirm they are not in Volkovs writing.
I brought my concerns up with Count Immerdusk who dismissed them offhand.
After Volkovs escape Ash took me back to the office and tried extorting me, saying he could be a good ally and would vote for my plan if I agreed with his ascertation was correct and insinuated it would look like I was supporting a potential traitor if I didnt.
I agreed and he said if he saw the agreement in the morning he would vote for my plan.
I wrote files were found but Volkovs guilt must be ascertained at trial, I notified Dame Drakesbane of my concerns and was told matters of law were for the Crown Guard
We know that since the arrest Ash did not vote as he said to me he would and tried everything to stall the vote, outright refusing to vote and asking Ser Cormaeril for support.
We also know that Ser Cormaeril cares deeply for his honour, Shunning me for slights against his honour.
However on an operation against the Lycan Wraithhowl the halfling priestess Meroigrin told Crownsguard Rauf there was a thief in the Crownguard and to watch out.
I asked her after what occured and she told me that Ash had extorted something from Tanya
I spoke with Tanya and she confirmed that Ash had taken a coin depicting a lake of steam from her under duress, asking for it whilst reaching for his blade and shackles, Whilst not contraband she gave it over to avoid causing issues.
I reported this to Ser Cormaeril and suggested he call Tanya to confirm it to him in person which she did, He however said it was a minor overstep and not worth reporting to Sir Everduke as little would come from it.
Considering Tanya is now his retainer and this could be seen as an attack on his men and thus him and he cares very much for his image I find it odd he would let this slide.
This whilst we cannot confirm it yet for certain, It is likely from their actions that seem to support each other they are in some manner of agreement.
It would be most embarrasing for the Crown Guard if it came out at trial Crown Guard used forged evidence to religiously harrass a mercenary operating under our Kings Orders and such was done to try and tamper with a legitimate council vote and the Skulls naturally would have a strong case for some form of restitution
Adrian
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I will be blunt.
Once Volkov is found innocent of the allegations made by the odious Hin peasant, I will be calling for reparations to be made by the Crown Guard.
D. Dall
Obsidian Skulls Barracks
Slingdyke -
Whilst unorthodox we could perhaps approach Courtier Darendaal and bring our suspicions on Ash to her for internal investigation with the condition that if she believes there is merit to it, select councillors such as myself and yourself Daal be permitted to question him for the truth and the trial cancelled quietly.
Such would avoid another embarrasing stain on the Crownguards image such as the drunken lout Farmerson and they would owe House Mossmere and the Skulls a favour or two no doubt.
What are your thoughts on this Daal?
Adrian
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I am furious at Volkovs verdict, He should never have been found guilty in the first place
It is plain to see yet this halfling is corrupt and yet facts were ignored to cover things up
The miscreant thought he could bar me from the trial unless I paid my fine issued by Count Immedusk directly to him, No doubt so he could intimidate me
I informed him that whilst I appreciated Count Immerdusks offer of protection and respect Count Immerdusk I do not respect Ash personally due to his conduct and would decline
@ARampantBull said in Letter to Adrian:
Disgusting accusations.
I suggest you come and pay your fines before the trial - or I will petition to have you disallowed entry. I would do so anyway but I look forward to you making a fool of yourself when Volkov is found guilty.
I await your visit.
Ash
I filed a formal complaint with Sir Everduke yet it was too late it seems
@Hangman said in Letter: Sir Everduke:
Adrian,
Thank you for your letter. I am inclined to let the matter of the trial play out at court.
I thank you for your extended information pertaining to the conduct of Mister Swiftfoot. This will be investigated internally. However, I will note the letters forwarded do not overtly suggest extortion, however his threat to bar you from access to the trial is of course unfounded and will not be actioned.
Yours respectfully,
Sir Everduke.I shall be sending a formal request for Ash to appear at House Mossmere to answer for his gross slights against House Mossmeres honour and sending a formal complaint to Courtier Darendaal as she seeks an alliance with House Mossmere
That a Crown Guard representing an esteemed noble such as Count Immerdusk could behave in such a manner is most unbecoming
Adrian
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It is time to look once again at the sabotage.
I met Francesca Vandern earlier at the Mossmere Estate to try and convince her to tell us what really occurred as her behaviour was odd, I pointed out to her that she hates Glendur for raising her from the dead with the power of the Lady leaving her marked and owing the Lady a debt.
Despite her hatred for him she seems to often work with him even though she recoils near him.
She seemed ready to divulge something yet she suddenly lost focus and looked around the room. I believe it to be a magical compulsion of some kind
She is controlled by someone using this mark, I know Glendur also has a pact with the Lady but don't think one pact holder could control another, Our King favours the Lady and he supported the plan to restore the Eastern Marches.
Barra, What can you share upon the Lady, I do not expect you to betray your oaths yet I cannot work to undo this compulsion without more information.
Adrian
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Apprentice, On the topic of The Lady, I can only say there is reason for The Lady to be bound to the Ward at the Tethgard ruins.
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