-Terryn and the Thornbred, along with the regiment of Thugs, set the plan into motion starting with a series of high-profile city-wide disturbances around dusk, at the Polcan underground's discretion. Terryn will discreetly provide up to .5d worth of funds for high-proof alcohol and matches, so that the criminal regiment may start fires at opposite ends of the city.
[232] Your plan may have been sound, but given the amount of time these men have been out of
work, they seem to be rusty with their respective skills. You provide ample supplies for them to do their business, but they're not nearly as effective as you would have hoped for - too bad you'll never know how little time you'll have any idea.
Using the life energy of the congregation, summon a ball of golden light that will hold over the meeting for a minute, and then explode in a shower of golden particles.
(note: he has the untrained talent of magic within him, most likely charged and ready by now... just waiting for the right moment to manifest itself. Ienden himself is pretty unaware of it.)
With another sigh, Terryn loped up to the circle and took Oswald's hand in his, another of his Brother's in the other.
Ardas: [541 cast]
Your spell goes off without a hitch and besides your intention, the shower of golden has a secondary burst of rainbow sparkles. The trouble comes when you attempt to close the circle, however, and while attempting to break the connection several members of the crowd feint and others may have nightmares in the coming days. [?] You're unaware as to how, but you feel there was a secondary flow of power and control into the circle. It felt unrefined and chatoic, but you're almost sure whatever it was may have contributed to the closure - albeit bludgeoningly.
Draigh: [556] You can feel the energy of the circle in your body during the entire display. As you see the showers of sparks come to an end you can almost feel as if something is wrong. Without much mental reaction on your part, you suddenly feel very tired but you no longer feel the energy of the circle anymore.
ThatKid: [X] You watch the entire display and don't truly feel any different for almost the entire time. Near the end you start to feel dizzy and lightheaded, as do several of your men.
Recall Talus and my regiment. Search and ask for any Merchants seeking to head out of Polca and propose a deal to offer my aid.
[664] You find a few merchants who decided to band together and push out toward Ligoria. They're attempting to use the cover of night to get out of town and won't be lighting any torches for several days until they're clear of Polca. You notice a few of them bear the markings of the Storm Coast Trade Guild - they seem unhappy, and you come to find out that they cashed in some favors and credit to hire a few extra guards to ensure they'd make it.
Using the ambient earth energy, enchant the compass to point to this bottle for twelve hours.
[533] Your spell works masterfully and lasts well beyond the intended half-day. This compass will probably point toward the bottle for the better part of a week.
Hire 3 scholars for 6 ducats
Done, you'll have them come summer.
The Crimson Guards are to staff the gates, hopefully protecting against further bandit raids on the city.
William attempts to soothe the populace's fear by telling them how the bandits will be taken care of by mid-summer.
He also -under the guise of touring the city- scouts out Auvin Gastan's (the Old Lord) current residence/house.
Guard will react on the next raid attempt.
[4] The people seem to be hopeful that you will be true to your word.
[5] The house looks well lived-in and active. Traffic in and out is sporadic, but not unusual for an acive noble.
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