In the end, it is a simple matter to have the steward arrange a meeting with his handler. Meeting in a private room of a tavern, the Harkon agent was helpless to resist the enthrallment by the Extractor.
From there it was a short walk to their safe house. The turned handler gave the all clear signal, and the other two agents were quickly enthralled as the Extractor walked into the room.
Their safe house has a nice little trove. Coded letters from the Duke’s Spymaster, Baron Helmoth, which are easily cracked by the controlled agents. A little chest of gold and jewels for bribes. An enchanted dagger, perfect for punching through armor.
The agents before you give a little more information, having been sent here as more a precaution than with a concrete goal in mind. They have rendered aid to various individuals passing through, but nothing indicating anyone taking direct action against the Prince. Amusingly enough they were about to send a letter recommending that you be dealt with or eliminated.
And now you have to decide what to do with them. The Extractor notes that his enthralls are best with a simple command. Complicated commands, especially over a long time, tend to fray and unintended loopholes found.
Your apprentice chimes in and asks why you don’t just keep them permanently enthralled. The Extractor answers first with a grandfatherly grin, that indeed they could, but over time would lead to increasingly erratic behavior and eventually damage to the mind. You add in that your enemies and friends would notice and take note of your capabilities. Mind control is a valuable tool, but it can be prepared against and make you a much higher priority target. Best to keep that tool well hidden and not exposed for minor gains.
That being said, you decide to:
A. Mind control them into being your Agents. All above being said, it would be nice to have a reliable pair of hands.
B. Disappear them. More of a message to the other spymasters that you can take care of business.
C. Something… Creative? Write in for something interesting. Have them publicly murder each other. Have them retire to be gardeners. Have them assassinate a member of the council. Have them fail at assassinating the Prince thanks to your timely rescue.
Yes A is a trap answer.
So far am liking this update schedule, aiming for around 4 updates a week and taking fridays/weekend mostly off.
Let me know if you have any questions or want to ask if something is possible with the Extractor!
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Topic: SPYMASTER: Daggers and Intrigue (SG) (Read 6042 times)